Check Engine Light On problems of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Two problems related to check engine light on 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.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2006

- the contact called regarding the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse spyder. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph the support bolt came out. The vehicle started to vibrate and made noise. The check engine light turned on. The contact took the vehicle to a Mitsubishi dealer, and the vehicle was diagnosed as needing a tune up. The contact was told the vehicle needed a new crank shaft sensor, that the one in the vehicle was worn out. The failure mileage was 100,000. The contact has not had the sensor replaced.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2002

Engine is missing. Gas is not circulating throughout engine. Engine check light illuminates on and off. Dealer can't find cause. Consumer adds engine not producing enough power. Also experiencing poor gas mileage.




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