Roof And Pillar problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse

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.

Convertible top does not go down all the way. Design flaw causes the top stack control links to bend upon opening and closing the top. The replacement parts along with labor is ridiculously high over $650. Mitsubishi who is fully aware of this design flaw, refuses to accept any responsibility.

My 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse spyder is defective. The convertible roof does not fold into the down position unless I guide it by hand. There are two metal brackets on each side of the roof that are bending and causing the top to hang up when you put the top down. When I took it to the dealer they said it was the bow that was causing the roof to look like it was collapsing in,and causing the rain to leak in, they put in a new bow, but the problem was still present. Now they want another $315. 00 plus the cost of labor to fix the brackets. It seems like a manufacturers defect that should be recalled and fixed at no cost. I am afraid the metal bracket is going to snap and hit me or a innocent bystander in the head. While I had the car at the dealership, a gentleman told me his brother has a 1997 mitsibishi Eclipse spyder and his did the same thing only it did snap. The ragtop could be damaged by the broken metal. Someone needs to look into this!! this is an accident waiting to happen!.

The vehicle leaked transmission fluid, and the rag top roof leaked water when it rained. Dealer repaired both problems six times.

Consumer states that water leaks from convertible top resulting in the vehicle flooding. Ts.

Metal bars have bent and convertible top will not go down. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.

Convertible top would not close during a rain storm. Manufacturer was contacted.

Convertible top is not functioning properly. Adhesive is loosening, creating a strain on the straps. Two levers that help top fold are bending, so top does not close properly.

Vehicle will stall and cut off without prior warning. Window locks shut down, and wiring was replaced by dealership. Replacemrnt was costly. Dealership mechanic told consumer that electrical harness needed to be replaced. Also, convertible tops leaked. Dealership was aware of problem.

Consumer is concerned at this point every times it rains convertible roof leaks. Interior seats are detroyed. She went to the dealership, and mechanic told her that the roof will leak as long as she has the vehicle.