Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse

"takata recall" I have replaced my control arms about 4 times now in the past 2 years. I have it fixed and then the squeaking always comes back, last about 6 months and then lower ball joint breaks. Last time it broke I was going about 40mph, it was very scary. The picture I sent was taken on 7/28/14. The last time it happened was on 6/20/15 and I have had it replaced since.

"takata recall" I have replaced my control arms about 4 times now in the past 2 years. I have it fixed and then the squeaking always comes back lasts about 6 months then the lower ball joint breaks. Last time it broke I was going about 40 mph, it was very scary. The picture I sent was taken on 7/28/2014. Though the last time it broke was on 6/20/2015.

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse turbo customer states that less than four months after purchasing the car, it broke down in the parking lot. The front drivers side tire came off crashing to the ground* the consumer discovered the vehicle was apart of a recall, however she was told by customer service that the vehicle had already been repaired under the recall. The consumer was also told that because she didn't take the vehicle to a Mitsubishi dealer they were not liable for reimbursement.

- the contact stated that he was pulling out of his driveway in his 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse when his lower ball joint failed. The contact had only reached a speed of 7 mph at the time of the failure.

: the contact stated prior to purchase there was a recall for the lower ball joints, #00v421001. The recall work was performed, but the vehicle had the failure associated with the recall again. Since purchase, the steering was poor and then there was a loud clunking noise from under the vehicle. An independent repair shop determined the lower ball joint needed to be replaced.

When driving any speed, the consumer would hear a cracking noise coming from the steering wheel. The dealership informed the consumer of a worn lower ball joint. The problem was not resolved. The consumer checked the internet and saw that there was a recall on her model and year vehicle for faulty ball joints. The vehicle was taken to the closest mechanic for repairs. The consumer never received a recall notice and request reimbursement for repairs made.

Recall work that would not be completed, unless additional diagnostics were purchased and paid for. Subsequently, I continue to drive around with the defective control-arm ball joints on my 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse spyder. I have no other dealerships within 25 miles of my town, and I believe concord Mitsubishi uses this fact to take advantage of their customers.

While driving at any speed lower ball joints were making loud noises. Dealer stated there was no recall on this vehicle.

Rattling/clacking when driving slowing on rough road. Found right front lower lateral arm has a lot of play and also inner and outer tire rod ends have a lot of play. The front lower lateral arm to suspension and everything dropped prior getting to dealership to inspect and fix it. More damages incurred for broken suspension, tie rods and lateral arm.

There was a cracking noise when the vehicle was turned, consumer received a recall letter regarding the ball joint, however the dealer refused to honor recall, because the vehicle was rebuilt.