Steering Column problems of the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse

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

1 Steering Column problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2019

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 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.

2 Steering Column 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.


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