Two problems related to dash wiring have been reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I had parked this auto and went inside to sleep- was awaken by horn going off in auto- went out to see what was going on and when I open the door all I saw was a blast of smoke that hit me in the face. Fire chief said it was a electrical fire that started behind the dash where the instruments are. The insurance total this car out everything was melted in the auto- I bought this auto 15 days ago used.
Left main wiring harness and wiring to upper rear brake light failed, starting fire.