Three problems related to frame and members have been reported for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse based on all problems reported for the 2000 Eclipse.
Water leaks through firewall onto passenger floor in rain or wash. Up to 2" of water on passenger side. Water destroyed factory infinity amplifier under passenger seat. Dealer would not accept responsibility and has not reimbursed buyer for replacement of stereo components.
I was forced off the road while making a turn at an intersection, I struck the curb wth the right front wheel. The impact (at a low rate of speed) broke the rim and blew out the tire. There was also damage to the sub frame that has lead to alignment issues. At the time, I thought it was a freak incident until I recently heard of other cases involving rims. I had to pay for all th repairs out of my pocket. The dealer did not mention any problems with the wheels or offer o look into the situation.
The car has a water leak on the front and rear passenger side. The water pools on the carpet and reaches 1" deep on occasion. Due to the radio amplifier being under the passenger front seat, the water penetrates the amplifier and shorts out some of the radio speakers. The car has been taken back to the dealership and to their subcontracted body shop more than 6 times in 3 months and problem still exists. The problem has gotten worse since the last repair.