Seat Belt Related Problems of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Table 1 shows two common seat belt related problems of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the seat belt (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear seat belt (one problem).

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse

Problem Category Number of Problems
Seat Belt problems
2
Rear Seat Belt problems
1

Recently reported Seat Belt problems of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Seat Belt problem

Driver's side seat belt mount attached to frame of vehicle came out after being pulled to be used. Screw was painted & was not threaded through frame completely.   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

No events leading to failure other than normal very infrequent use (use=1x/3mo). Rear seat driver side seat belt attachment bolt loosened and dis-attached from seat belt fastening base. Bolt came out with seat belt attempting to fasten belt around child while child in child booster seat.   Read details...


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