Axle Assembly problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Three problems related to axle assembly have been reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Axle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2000

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

2 Axle Assembly problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2000

While driving axle broke, causing a fuel leak which couild have caused a fire. Please provide further information.

3 Axle Assembly problem

Driveaxle and driveaxle hub nut corroded through.




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