Engine problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

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

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 12/31/2001

Crankshaft walking is a manufacturer defect in the engine. Please look up crankwalk in search engine.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2001

Lower pully fell apart at 68500 miles. Replaced new pully, two weeks later, new part fell apart on the highway running at 50 mph. Mechanics re mounted lower pully the second time in two weeks.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

Engine crankshaft failed.

4 Engine problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2000

While driving flywheel broke, causing a loss of control. Dealer has been contacted.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Engine Failure problems	6
Gasoline Engine problems	6
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	5
Engine problems	4
Engine Cooling System problems	4
Engine Oil Leaking problems	4
Car Stall problems	3
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	3
Radiator problems	3
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	3
Engine Exhaust System problems	2
Engine Knocking Noise problems	2

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