Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
This vehicle suddenly started stalling whether idling, accelorating, or coasting. It would then have trouble starting and run fine again. After taking it to the mitsubshi dealership on western blvd in jacksonville, nc, they could not diagnose it but found in their data base that there is a tiny part in the crank shaft that could cause this problem. After waiting a week for parts they realized they had the wrong tool. Another week waiting for the tool and the new part ddid not fix the problem. Another week of keeping my car they replaced the fuel injection regulator with a used part, this did not fix it. Another week with a new fuel injector. Now it does not stall but I cant get gas in the gas tank, the car smells like gas, there is still occasional stalling, and the new timing belt they put on screeches with the first start of the day everyday. The gas tank problem is found to be that the valve is stuck in the full and closed position and whole new gas tankis recommended. Another two weeks and still waiting on the gas tank. My car has been in the shop since August 22nd and it is now October first and my car is still unsafe to drive and waiting for parts. How is it that Mitsubishi can allow their service department to take this long, cost this much, and to return a vehicle to the customer in worse shape than it was given? I paid for all of these new parts and labor, and still have a vehicle that I cant use. Also, as a side note, it is black which means the cheap factory clear coat is coming off, the ac leaks on the driverside floor, the trunk does not open when you pull the lever. . . These are all things that should not be expired on an 03 vehicle and are so common with this vehicle. This is not acceptable.
Dash is cracking into multible pieces due to poor manufacturing material/standards. Pieces could become dangerious projectiles in a collision.
Approximately 1-year ago, I purchased a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse syder form a dealership with approximately 65,000 miles on it. I checked the records and contacted the original owner of this vehicle and everything was in order. The car was well maintained and serviced. When I purchased this car it had a minor crack in the dash board. It was about 1 inch long. Weeks later, it grew. Also other cracks started to appear. While in the grocery store parking lot, I parked next to another spyder and noticed it's dash was cracked in the exact same locations. Afterwards, I noticed that every Mitsubishi Eclipse 2003 and newer have cracked dash boards in the same location. I researched on the internet and found websites and message boards where owners of Mitsubishi Eclipses complain about cracking dashboards. I took my car to the local Mitsubishi service department. The service manger told me to contact Mitsubishi USA. He said this problem is endemic of Mitsubishi Eclipses and spyders due to a defect in the material the dash is made of and the way the dash board is mounted to the frame of the car. There is no after-market solution. A new dashboard (installation and parts) at a discount is over $1,000. Mitsubishi USA will not help me. They say this is because my car is out of warranty. I am not seeking warranty work. Other vehicle manufacturers make "dash caps" - molded abs plastic covers to fix this type of problem. No such product is made for this vehicle. Further, Mitsubishi USA wants me to pay $1000. 00 for the same defective part that will crack the same way. Mitsubishi says they are not aware of this problem and this is not a "defect". The also state there is no recall on this issue. I would like to keep my car, but the dash board is falling apart. This is very unusual and unsafe. Because my car is a convertible, if water gets into the dash board, my electronic components could short out (including my airbags, horn, lights, etc. ) please help!.
2003 black Mitsubishi Eclipse gts - paint is fading (turning white) on top of car around moonroof area.
I have a black 2003 spyder gts and the clear coat is bubbling and turning white. It started on the hood and has progressed to the trunk, the entire passenger side, the front windshield trim and the spoiler. The problem started in June 06 and continues. The dealer attempted to repair the hood. I talked to the dealer and they want me to wait, is this some kind of ploy to allow the warranty to expire; therefore avoiding warranty work? it keeps getting worse and I'm trying to get them to correct a manufacturer's defect. I have been a loyal Mitsubishi customer (5) but obviously they are not loyal to their customers.
We have a 2003 black Mitsubishi Eclipse. The paint is going bad on all the top areas of the car. The clear coat peeling and it is turning white. I have seen many other black Mitsubishi's like this and have seen other web sites that speak of this. It is unbelievable that in two or three years that a factory paint job from a major car company can go bad this soon and in so many cars. What is worse is that they are not acknowledging the problem exists.
I am experiencing problems with the corrosion of my paint on my 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse; I began experiencing problems in early 2005 (just a little over a year of owning the brand new vehicle. ) while my complaint does not involve a safety issue, it does involve false representation of the product and expectations. Several websites contain hundreds of other individuals complaining about the same situation. I have addressed this issue with my Mitsubishi dealer and was turned away since I had exceeded the mileage according to my warranty. I do know that I would not have purchased this vehicle if I knew the paint was so cheaply done or manufactured. I would like to know if there are any recalls on the paint or if there are any class action suits against Mitsubishi. While such items as paint and tires are considered "normal wear and tear", one would not expect their tires to blow out just days after leaving a dealership just as the paint should last until I at least complete the financing period. Again, the expectations of the overall vehicle have not been met, even with normal upkeep of the vehicle. Please let me know of any information that can be offered.
We bought a 2003 Eclipse from sun coast mis. Right away we complained about the smell of mold. Finally we took the car in on a rainy day and my wife got out of the back seat totally wet. They repaired the problem, but we were back again with the same problem. This last time we took the car in we could smell mold again. They found another leak at the fire wall on the pass. Side. We live 66 miles away from the dealership and they have had our car for repairs over 30 days. We have had other problems with the car like paint chips on the hood, side mirrow had to be replaced, the radio cd had to be fixed and other things.