Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Table 1 shows 17 common power train related problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the clutch (four problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Automatic Transmission problem

These cars are not worth the money used to make them!!!!. No safety defect listed.   Read details...

The Clutch problem

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse spyder catastrophic failure of clutch. The line that runs from the slave cylinder to the master cylinder has what appears to be a cut in the line 1mm from the connection to the master cylinder. I have now replaced this line six (6) times in two years.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

While driving at approximately 30mp right front axle broke due to poor metal, causing loss of control and gas tank to rupture.   Read details...


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