Eight problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse based on all problems reported for the 2001 Eclipse.
The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated while driving 25 mph making a sharp turn, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The contact's air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was engulfed in flames within moments. Lucky, the front passenger was able to free the contact in time. The contact sustained fractures on the left clavicular bone, left ulna bone and bruising on chest and face which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
On the morning of March 3, 2011 I was involved in a wreck, slamming into a Chevrolet colbalt which was later cited for faliure to yield. I was driving a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse gt convertible at the posted speed of 45 mph. I slid approximately 8 feet before hitting the passenger side door of the cobalt. My airbags did not deploy at the time of the crash, or even afterward for that matter. The frame in the front is bent significantly higher than its previous arrangement, and is being found as a total loss. I plan on pursuing legal action because of the faulty making of this vehicle.
My sons 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse hydroplaned on a standing puddle of water on us 50. He lost control of the car and hit the guard rail twice on the front and rear of the car. The insurance company totaled the car because of the excessive damage to front and back. My concern and complaint is that the air bags did not deploy. The car took such a major impact to the front end that I can see no reason for the air bags not to deploy other then being defective. I have pictures of the vehicle if you need to see the damage. The maryland state police report number is 0659001409. The state farm insurance company can be reached at 1-888-613-3966 ext. 33, claim # 205999079. VIN number of the car is 4a3ac54h71e084277. My position is that other 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse should be checked for faulty air bag systems.
I had a headon collison into a ditch going apox. 30 -35 miles a hour. I had extensive frontend damage and some rearend damage. My airbags never deployed.
Vehicle was involved in a rear and frontal accident at approximately 30-35 mph. Upon impact, both air bag did not deploy. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer was in an accident while driving 55 mph, and vehicle in front of consumer had spun on snow and then hit consumer in front of vehicle. Air sensors were damaged, but air bags were never deployed.
Concerns for passenger's in vehicle, during crash vehicle roll over. While driving a deer jumped in front of the consumer's vehicle. The consumer over-corrected which caused the vehicle to pin counter clockwise. The vehicle then struck a tree splitting it in half. The passenger compartment continued westbound, the passenger became ejected. The passenger compartment continued to roll and came to final rest in a yard. The vehicle's air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not properly restrain the passenger. The driver sustained minor injuries but the passenger was killed.
While driving at 50-55 mph and attempting to Dodge something on road vehicle lost control and began to rollover. Air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been contacted.