Three problems related to manual transmission 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.
Six months after I bought my used 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS I noticed it was sometimes hesitant to shift into second gear. I placed gear oil in my manual transmission that a certified Mitsubishi mechanic said would be okay. For two to four weeks it was fine. As I was driving to work, I am stopped a at red-light. When I proceed to go on green I attempt to shift from 1st to 2nd at about 3500-4000 r. P. M. , I am unable to engage 2nd gear and have to shift immediately to 3rd. I have contacted my local Mitsubishi dealer service department and have been told that it is a bad synchro. I have no warranty and have to pay the full cost of repair.
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After parking vehicle and shifting into reverse, gears will not shift intermittently. Once the vehicle has been turned off and upon getting back in to start, the gear shift will not go into reverse. Consumer has to jiggle the gear shift. Vehicle has been in for service three times. The first time the fluid was changed but it didnt help. The last time consumer was told they couldn't help him because all of the manual shifters did the same thing.