Underhood Wiring problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Two problems related to underhood wiring have been reported for the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2001

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.

2 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 07/18/1999

Vehicle had been parked 6 hours when fire was noticed coming from under the hood. Fire department called & put flames out. Indicated fire originated from engine compartment. Cause undetermined. Vehicle totaled.




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