Table 1 shows three common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine Oil Leaking problems | |
| Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems |
My 2002 Eclipse started to sound very loud. Itook it back to the dealer. They blew me off . They never checked the car in the shop but they said the car was ok. One week later the engine ceased due to lack of oil. They refused to fix the car because of "customer negligence". They state that as a result of thier investigation the did not leak or burn the 3 quarts of "missing oil". Threfore where could it be. This obviosly the oil was never there . Mitsubishi does not want to admit this even thogh it is the only possible thing that could have happened. Please help . Ispent 30000 dollars on this car and cant afford to fix it. Nlm.
A random code failure in the computer lead to repeated engine stalls at stop, and lead to other spark plug fouling and egr valve failure. Problem repeats after code is clearded. Been repaired 5 times now, a 6th on the way. Nlm.
The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse spyder convertible. The vehicle exploded while driving approximately 45 mph and the driver was killed as a result. The contact was not given a diagnosis as to what caused the vehicle to explode. A police report is available if needed. The Mitsubishi manufacturer has not been notified. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 1/28/10 the consumer nor the decedent her husband owned the vehicle. The consumer husband died trying to help the other occupant who did own the vehicle that caught on fire. According to the police report, the vehicle ran off the roadway on the left into the median. The vehicle then re-entered the roadway and ran off the roadway on the left a second time. The vehicle struck the median barrier cable face and a bridge pier. The vehicle then came to rest in the median facing north after the collision. Updated 02/03/10.