Four problems related to transmission failure 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.
The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse spyder. The contact stated that the transmission failed due to an internal spring fracturing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who rebuilt the transmission. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 01v011001 (power train). The dealer and manufacturer had been notified of the failure and indicated that there was no service campaign and recall to provide a solution. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While driving at 65 mph, the transmission failed and all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse spyder. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 50 mph, the transmission failed. He was able to move the vehicle off of the road and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the transmission was contaminated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure and current mileages were approximately 106,000.
Mitsubishi 2001 Eclipse gt with sportronic shifter with less than 35k the transmission failed while traveling along a busy 5 lane CA hwy on 12/18 Monday at around 5:15 pm (peak commute time).