Table 1 shows seven common suspension related problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (five problems).
: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, there was a popping noise. The vehicle was seen by a dealer and it was determined the lower control arm ball joints needed replaced. Read details...
10/26/01 l front lwr control arm broke, the car bounced down the road when susp came apart. Gville mitz replaced the parts at the cost of the manf. The vehicle had 104000 mi at that time. Items listed on repair invoice: arm assy (fr susp), shaft assy (fr axl), shield kit splash, air dam side fr Read details...
Front passenger side ball joint failure. Contact said the wheel and ball joint fell off. Caller received recall 04v421001 concerning ball joints when caller took vehicle to dealer about 2 years ago the dealer said it was okay. Then on t July 0, 2005 she heard a pop and the vehicle dropped. Read details...