Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Tl the contact owns a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel detached from the steering column. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and had it towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the passenger side control arm, axle, and transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 206,000.

Tl the contact owns a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel detached from the steering column. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the passenger side control arm, axle, and transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 206,000.

There was a recall on the front ball joints which I'm convinced lead to the uneven wear of the front tires. After the replacement nnoone in the service dept. Revealed to me about the fact that the cords were showing through on the front tires and sent me on my way. I'm also convinced that the ball joint defect resulted in the replacement of the front brake pads. Both the tire replacement and the brake pad replacement was an out of pocket expense to me because the dealership would not take responsiblity. (dot number: m6d2 tiresize: 205-55r16).