Steering Wheel problems of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Three problems related to steering wheel 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 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2002

At 55mph steering wheel locked, resulting in a collisioalso, recall 01v1011000 has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Please provide additional information.

2 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2001

While driving 45 mph consumer stated when stop suddenly and brakes/ steering wheel locked up. Consumer also stated consumer rearended another vehicle. Contacted dealer and dealer stated nothing wrong with brakes. Please provide VIN#.

3 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2001

While driving 45 mph consumer stopped suddenly and brakes/ steering wheel locked up. Also, vehicle rearended another vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer didn't know why steering wheel locked up.


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