Gasoline Engine problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Two problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2001

While driving vehicle began to loss power and would not accelerate above 15 mph, cause unknown. Please give any further details.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 07/03/1997

While driving vehicle about 35 mph the comsumer had a brake problem. When stepping on brake pedal, trying to stop the vehicle, it took long time to st0p, and when stopping the brakes grabbed on the disc. Also front brakes ulsated/replaced front brake rotors. In addition, replaced rear main seal and oil seal and retorqued all mounting nuts and bolts due to front suspension noise.




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