One problem related to engine and engine cooling has been reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
(1) bought car used, it had a bad rear main seal. (2) car passes georgia emission inspection (3) replace rear main seal (4) now vehicle blows smoke while standing still in traffic. (5) repair of leaking valve cover gasket (6) still smoking while in gear (7) informed of valve seals being bad. . (8) never buy mistubishi again.