Automatic Transmission problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Four problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2001

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

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/26/1999

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 to be replaced. Since then I have had the brake pads and the roters resurfaced more times then I care to remember. On July 26, 1999, I had noticed a problem with my transmission. I immediately brought it to the dealership, they told me that the trans was "operating to manufacture's specs". On November 3, 1999 the dearlership advises me I need a new trans.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/26/1998

Consumer's son was in a car accident. He was making a left turn into the intersection, and a car was sitting in traffic and his front wheel drive did not work. Also, anti lock brakes locked up and he couldn't stop.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/17/1997

No summary listed for this vehicle.




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