Structure Related Problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Table 1 shows seven common structure related problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the roof and pillar (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the frame and members (four problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse


Recently reported Structure problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Roof And Pillar problem

The convertible top motors have gone out again. I have had the motors serviced several time over 4 times in two years. Apparnetly the gear pins break within the motors and cause them to fail. I cannot open nor close my convertible top.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

Both my handles broke off, the drivers side arm rest,( where the buttons for the windows are), fell off and into the cavity below. The convertible top leaks badly along the point where the top meets the car windshield,windows,and back window.   Read details...

The Door problem

Driver side and passenger side door handles snapped and broke off without excessive force.   Read details...


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