Windshield Wiper/washer problems of the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Three problems related to windshield wiper/washer 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 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2003

Washer fluid hose failed (broke) at hood attachment point, making windshield washers inoperative. Unable to clean window during inclement winter weather conditions (salt, sand), causing reduced visibility until can be manually cleaned after stopping. Possible cause incorrect/poor routing of hose in and through body paneling, causing excessive wear and/or strain on hose when hood opened, leading to premature failure of hose.

2 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2000

Water collects in driver side door, windows leak in rain? also, wipers stopped working while driving 60mph, several near accidents due to this.

3 Windshield Wiper/washer problem

The window washer unit is defective. Nlm.




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