Air Bag Related Problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Table 1 shows three common air bag related problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse spyder. The contact stated that he approached an intersection driving 15 mph when he was involved in a crash. The air bags did not deploy and the seat belt did not restrain him. Both vehicles were inoperable and were towed from the scene.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

The vehicle was involved in a side impact accident, and the side air bags failed to deploy.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag problem

Wihile driving at 40mph on a front impact collision none of the air bags deployed. Passenger was injured.   Read details...


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