Power Steering Pump problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Four problems related to power steering pump have been reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 11/26/1999

Power steering belt fell off because of power steering bracket. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated warranty had expired, and consumer had to buy updated brackets.

2 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 02/24/1996

While driving the power assist belt fell off, resulting in a power loss. Please describe.

3 Power Steering Pump problem

Owner states that power steering belt popped out when she took vehicle to dealer the first time, she was told that her crankshaft sprocket broke ,the problem was corrected but it keeps returning.

4 Power Steering Pump problem

Power steering belt has come off while driving on two different occasions. This happened because pulley was out of line. Dealer has been contacted.


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