Power Train Related Problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the transfer case (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (three problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Transfer Case problem

Tl- the contact owns a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle experienced stalling and the rear wheel seized. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transfer case was defective and   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

At 65 mph consumer noticed smoke coming from underneath vehicle, front wheels locked up, and vehicle went in circles. Dealer determined that transmission needed to be replaced. Transmission is on backorder at this time.   Read details...

The Clutch problem

Crankshaft has repositioned itself causing the clutch to become inoperative.   Read details...


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