Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems |
Brakes: driving approximately 25mph, truck ahead of the Eclipse had come to stop, applied brakes and there were no brakes. Car accelerated as if the cruise control was on, kept pumping brakes, but car kept accelerating. Read details...
Driving about 5-10 mph into parking lot; vehicle suddenly accelerated; able to avoid hitting other vehicles by shifting into neutral; took to dealer; could not locate problem. Read details...
While driving car accelerated on its own. Driver was able to control car and bring it to a stop by shifting transmission into low gear and applying both the primary brakes and emergency brake. Thereafter, when car was re-started the throttle was stuck open (the engine raced). Read details...