Steering Related Problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (two problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse


Recently reported Steering problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

I have owned my care for 3 years. In that time I have had a leaking sunroof, broken passenger rear view mirror, broken passenger window "wont roll up", numerous tire changes, bad vibration, horrible noises when turning wheel, have replaced 2 transmissions, both tie rod ends, 1 lower ball   Read details...

The Steering problem

While driving 50 mph the vehicle's steering malfunction. As a result the vehicle lost control without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. No report of impact. Please provide any additional information.   Read details...

The Power Steering Pump problem

1 and 1/2 years after I bought my "brand new" car, the check engine light went on. I was told that my water pump and gasket needed to be replaced. One week later I experienced a problem with the power steering, I was told the power steering pully, bracket and belt had gone and would need   Read details...


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