Six problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Coolant tank cracked leading to loss of overflow coolant and potential engine failure from overheating. Mitsubishi no longer makes a replacement part.
Engine fails. Happens every 3 or 4 months at various speeds. Engine light comes on and engine quits. Wait 3 or 4 minutes and car starts normally and will run fine for a few months. I think this could could create a potentially dangerous situation. Mr.
The consumer experienced two engine failures within six months. The consumer was told that the problem was in the thrust bearing which holds the camshaft in the engine. This bearing has a tendency to fail causing the engine to stop running, the engine has stalled while driving.
The consumer experienced two engine failures within six months. The consumer was told that the problem was in the thrust bearing which holds the camshaft in the engine. This bearing has a tendency to fail causing the engine to stop running, the engine has stalled while driving.
The vehicle experienced two engine failures within 6 months, the engine simply stopped functioning without warning, the consumer was told that the thrust bearing failed causing the engine to fail. Nlm.
The vehicle experienced two engine failures within 6 months, the engine simply stopped functioning without warning, the consumer was told that the thrust bearing failed causing the engine to fail. Nlm the first occasion was when consumer was driving at highway speeds, the second occasion occurred while accelerating from a stop through an intersection.