Transmission Noise problems of the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse

One problem related to transmission noise has been reported for the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse based on all problems reported for the 2006 Eclipse.

1 Transmission Noise problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2008

I am a current owner of a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse gt with a 6-speed manual transmission. I am the only owner of this vehicle. I have less than 22,000 miles on the vehicle as of today and recently I have been hearing a noise coming from my transmission while I am in neutral. ¿ I recently returned to the dealership for a previous recall situation that needed to be addressed. I questioned the noise and I was told that it was the throw-out bearing on the clutch. I asked if the part can be replaced and if it was covered under warranty. I was told it was not covered under warranty and they usually replaced the entire clutch due to the bearing causing damage to the clutch assembly itself. When I asked why the bearing was not covered, I was told it was a wearable part. I was told that this clutch replacement could cost at least $1,000. I have been driving manual transmission-vehicles for over 13 years and have never had a clutch problem. The previous cars I owned prior to the Eclipse purchase have been sold to family and friends and they also have not had any problems with the clutch. I currently own a 20 year old vehicle with almost 200,000 miles and I have never had problem with the clutch. I understand that the clutch is a wearable part, however, I have seen other complaints dealing with the same problem (complaint number: 10222679, 10224311, 10178777, 10173845, 10163231) and I believe that a clutch should not need replacing already in a brand-new vehicle. I have also e-mailed Mitsubishi over two weeks ago for any information and/or assistance and I have not received a response. I feel that this is very unprofessional being a customer. I believe due to multiple complaints of the same origin, that this part could be faulty and should be covered under warranty. I continue to have the "noise" coming from my transmission and no assistance and/or information from Mitsubishi. After this ordeal, I refuse to ever purchase another Mitsubishi.


Other Power Train related problems of the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Clutch problems
4
Transmission Noise problems
1
Manual Transmission problems
1


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