Two problems related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) have been reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Egr valve solenoid failed, causing vehicle to stutter between gears.
I had many problems with this car. The first time happened Nov 1997, since I got the car in the spring of 1996, wee I kep my old car and the first winter I used this old car and my new car I kept in the garage. The problem really started the following winter. Every time that the temperure is under 30 degress my car start with the same problem. This car has been back to the dealer so many times. Well this is the problem that I have--- when I drive the car on cold weather the car as I DE-press the clutch pedal to shift the idle drops to zero and stalls. This happen every time that I shift. The last time this happen I was on the highway on my way to work and I got into a car accident. Which right know I sufffer severe problems with my left lower back and shoulder. This was previously reported to your dept. Back in Nov. Of 1998. Please respond!!!!!!!!!.