Front Seat Recliner problems of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse

One problem related to front seat recliner has 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 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2001

While vehicle was stopping, another vehicle rear-ended consumer's vehicle a t 40 mph. During impact, locking mechansim that held driver's seatback in an upright position broke, causing seat to fall back into rear seating position. Driver sustained head/ neck/ back, and rib injuries. Please provide any additional information/attachments.


Other Seats related problems of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Seat Broken problems
1
Seats problems
1
Front Seat Recliner problems
1


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