Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Two problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system 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.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2003

When the vehicle is driven through water puddles there is a complete loss of power steering for a few seconds. This failure occurs intermittently.

2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 08/31/2001

Consumers daughter was driving, noticed black smoke coming through air conditioning vents, vehicle looked to be on fire, consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they could not determine what had cause the fire. Prior to the fire, the engine would start, air condition was inoperative,sunroff was inoperative, mirror were inoperative, emergency brake was inoperative needed to be readjusted,fog lights stayed on even with the key out of ignition, windshield wiper was inoperative, cargo cover was loose, there was a problem with the power steering.


Other Steering related problems of the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Steering Gear Box problems
4
Steering problems
2
Steering Wheel problems
2
Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems
2
Steering Failed problems
1


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