Defogger problems of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Three problems related to defogger 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 Defogger problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2001

Rear defroster on convertible top is not working. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 5 times, convertible top was replaced; but, problem still exists.

2 Defogger problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2000

Rear window defroster detached in September of 2000. At this time defroster has detached again.

3 Defogger problem

3 inch thick fog develops and continously moves up on inside of windshield when turning on defroster, causing a distraction to driver. Consumer took vehicle to dealer twice for this defect, but could not correct defect.




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