Air Bag Related Problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Table 1 shows six common air bag related problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag (five problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While driving at 30 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

Air bag prematurely deployed which knocked me out, causing me to lose control over car and after that I got into an accident.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Recently, relocated to florida with in 18 months I notice my passenger side air bag is protruding out from the heat and humidity in sw florida. Originally had car in new york and never had this problem. I am very concerned about it exploding while I am driving.   Read details...


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