general problems of the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Two problems related to power train have been reported for the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2019

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.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2001

Vehicle was in motion and the transmission completly disintegrated, causing an unsafe condition.




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