One problem related to electrical system has been reported for the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse, unit 1 was traveling east on the ohio turnpike near the 54 milepost. Unit 1 filled with smoke. Unit 1 pulled to the right shoulder and stopped. The driver of unit 1 exited and opened the hood and observed fire. The driver of unit 1 was charged with ovi. Bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0046-89) updated 04/22/11.