Power Steering Pump problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Two problems related to power steering pump have been reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Steering Pump 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.

2 Power Steering Pump problem

Failure Date: 11/02/1997

While driving at approximately 10 mph about to turn the power steering wheel locked up, had to manually turn wheel. Opened hood/found out belt was hanging out of place.


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