Two problems related to hood latch 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.
I purchased a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Shortly after the purchase I noticed that I could no longer open the hood. The vehicle has not been in any kind of accident.
Auto was purchased new and has been maintained 100% by dealership. Hood latch failure so as not being able to open hood to service engine or anything under hood. Have been advised that bumper has to be cut off to reach hood latch for replacement at owners expense. Nothing has currently been done to fix problem.