Body Problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse - part 1

After a recent oil change, they informed me that the cross bar was very rusted and looks very unsafe. Upon further research I was informed there was a recall for this problem. I am the only owner and at this time all maintenance is up to date. Because the car has low mileage, I want to keep the car so during my research I was informed the part is unavailable. Not sure what to do at this point looking for any suggestions.

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As with the early 2000's recall the paint (clear coat) on kalapana black (code x13) has started to peel off and Mitsubishi refused to address the issue. My vehicle has less than 75k miles and has been garaged most of its life as it is not a daily driver and I am the only owner. Mitsubishi recalled the earlier years but stopped it I believe in 2002 being the latest year but seems they continued the painting practices.

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The top coat, clear coat, of paint has begun to separate from the black paint. This is happening very rapidly and continues to spread over the top of the car. There was a recall for this in late 90's early 2000's for the exact same reason for the exact same color of vehicle.

~tl the contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the lower part of the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle had split apart above the passenger air bag compartment. The contact took the vehicle to a local body shop and was informed that there were no recalls or defects on the vehicle. The contact was informed that if the vehicle were involved in a collision, the passenger air bag would not deploy. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Takata airbag: my incident has already been reported. I am adding the police report. I am still requiring surgery and unable to use my left arm 10 months later.

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I have a 2007 Mitsubishi eclipes GS. That has over 160,000 miles. For the last 9 months or even longer my husband has to push the passenger side dash board down where the airbag is to cover it back. No, I haven't took it to a dealer yet, I figure with the warranty off of the car, the dealer ship would say I have to pay to fix it. I have no money to fix it. So, I'm hoping that someone will read this and tell me that there is a recall on it so, it can be fixed the right way. I hope the passenger side airbag(dash board) works incase of a accident. I'm planning on calling the dealer ship Monday 10/24/2016 to get more information on the problem.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the odor of fuel present. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also indicated that water had leaked from the floor board causing the brake pedal to become slippery. In addition the vehicle would not start and while checking the battery connection the contact discovered that the battery cable was smoking and had melted. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water leak was caused by a faulty air conditioning hose. The leak was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150. 000. Jft.

The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While the vehicle was parked, it was observed that the dashboard was fractured. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.

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Tl-the contact owned a 2007 mitsubsi Eclipse. The contact stated that the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the remedy is not yet available. The contact sustained fatal injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While in park, the contact noticed that there were multiple fractures across the dashboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, there was a burning odor and a stream of smoke was coming up from inside the passenger door. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and the approximate mileage was 100,000. Rw.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse spyder. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering failed without warning and the vehicle become increasingly difficult to control. The failure caused the driver to become involved in a crash. The driver sustained a concussion and lacerations to the hands, which required medical assistance. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 52,000. Kmj.

In the morning, I drove this Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 to work(35 miles away from home), it was ok. After work, I drove back to my house, entered our garage, I got off the car, I saw a small fire on the right front lighting place, then I quickly backed my car out of the garage, the fire was getting bigger and bigger, my wife and I use a lot of water to put the fire out. . . This fire burned out the front light, bulb, some wire, and small piece of right front bumper. . . Then I tried this car again, I could drive it, but it has no turning signal. I drove this car to 2 different car shops, one is a local car shop, they worked on my car for 1 month, but they could not fix it. Then I drove this car to a Mitsubishi dealer, they worked on my car for 2 months, they could not figure out the exact problem. . . Right now this car is still with no turning signal, and I can't drive it.

The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the passenger side of the dashboard protruded out towards the front passenger seat. The contact was concerned that in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger could be injured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

(latches/locks/linkages) -2007 Mitsubishi, eclips, spyder door latch holds the door open and will not close, the plastic part inside the door is broken w/ less than 65k miles. Is their a recall?.

Roommate driving my vehicle with myself in passenger seat. Struck a dear Monday morning at approximately 60mph. Vehicle was put into a ditch and rolled at least 1 time into a marsh on left side of the road. Vehicle received major: front, both side, rear and roof damage. Not one air bag was deployed.

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The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the dashboard became fractured near the passenger's side air bag area, exposing a portion of the air bag. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 52,500.

The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the cover of the dash board was lifting exposing the passenger side air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure and the current mileage was 77,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the dashboard became fractured near the passenger's side air bag area, exposing a portion of the air bag. The contact stated that the dashboard was coming unglued. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that it could not be repaired under warranty. The failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. Kmj.

I have a 2003 sterling silver metallic Eclipse which I purchased new in 2002. I have noticed that the paint on my hood, roof and truck have started to delaminate and the primer is starting to show through. I only have 73,000 miles on this vehicle. I have noticed a lot of other 2003 Eclipses with the same problem, in the same color as mine and also in black. I went to the dealer where I purchased my Eclipse and was told that Mitsubishi was having a paint issue for this model. I am hoping that Mitsubishi will stand behind their name and make this right. I also purchased a 2003 chevy silverado in 2002 and that paint job looks like the day I drove it off the lot. I should have bought 2 of them.

Passenger side door by side mirror water leaks in. Water fouls down the interior of the car and makes a puddle infront of passenger seat. There are no cracks loose seals that could be found or seen. It seems as if the pounding of water on the side causes water to leak in.

There is a hollow opening behind carpet in floor under gas pedal. In less than 10,000 miles, a hole wore through the carpet. Now heels of shoes (just normal women's shoes, not spike heels!) get stuck while driving. An accident is inevitable if the problem is not repaired. I have driven many other model cars, many with worn carpeting, but none had a design flaw like the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. I have been close to crashing several times. I reported it to the dealership, but they said it is not covered under the manufacturer's warranty.

The dashboard on my 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse cracked several years ago. I had no idea what had happened, as I was not involved in an accident. I had assumed that it possibly got too hot from the sun one day. I was appauled to hear that this is a common problem. Parts of a car should not break in two or three pieces. Mitsubishi should take responsibility for thier issues. I have to take a bite in the value of the vehicle, the funds should come out of Mitsubishi's pocket, not mine! I also am having issues with the paint on the spoiler. The paint has strangely disappeared and the part has turned white. It's wierd! again, I feel that if Mitsubishi had a problem with their paint jobs, they should fix them!.

Purchased brand new 2003 Eclipse in 2004. I am experiencing paint delamination and it's spreading rapidly. Went to the Mitsubishi dealer after finding out many others are experiencing this problem. They took pictures and said they will contact Mitsubishi. I was notified the next day that my car has been declined any help due to expiration in warranty.

The contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the hatch back and sun roof had water leakage. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

I noticed recently that a section of the roof on my car was whitish in color. Quite apparent as my car is black in color. I have heard and read from many sources that this issue was prevalent in 2003 models and obviously mine is not exempt much to my disappointment. I hope that Mitsubishi steps up to the plate to correct this manufacturer defect.

I own a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse gts and I have noticed on the top of my roof that my black paint is turning white! it is very noticeable . I have done a lot of research online and found out that I am one of hundreds with this same problem. I have also found that company does not take responsibility and blames it on the road, salt, and birds. A car that is this new should not be having paint problems! I am extremely disappointed with Mitsubishi and will not be a continuing customer if the problem is not fixed. I am hoping Mitsubishi takes full responsibility in fitting the paint.

I purchased a black 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse and the entire car looks terrible because of peeling paint and white spots all over it. I was told by an auto body specialist that it because of a clear coat failure. I have taken really good care of the car and it is garaged in the winter. Mitsubishi needs to take responsibility and repaint my car.

My black 2001 Eclipse gt paint is failing fast. Started as a small white smudge looking spot on the hood but has spread at a alarming speed to the entire hood and the roof and trunk. The paint in circular areas seems to just break down from inside. It's not cracking off but it's changing color from black to white like the sun is bleaching it out. Looks just like if you spilled bleach on blue jeans. It has spread from hood to roof to trunk in 4 months. I'm told it will have to be sanded down to bare metal to remove the failing paint before repainting.

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Bad paint on 2003 Mitsubishi. Dealer will not do anything about it. Mitsubishi knows they are responsible for the bad paint and needs to fix all complaints.

My black 2001 Eclipse gt paint is failing. It began as a small white smudge looking spot on the roof of the car, but has spread to the entire hood, roof and trunk. The paint seems to just break down from inside. It's not cracking but is changing color from black to white like the sun is bleaching it out. It looks as if acid or bleach had been poured on my car. I'm now forced to pay thousands to have it sanded down and repainted, but there's no alternative.

My black 2001 Eclipse gt paint is failing. It began as a small white smudge looking spot on the roof of the car, but has spread at a alarming speed to the entire hood and the roof and trunk. The paint in circular areas seems to just break down from inside. It's not cracking off but it's changing color from black to white like the sun is bleaching it out. It looks as if acid or bleach had been poured on my car. I'm now forced to pay thousands to have it sanded down and repainted, but there's no alternative.

Something was happening inside the dashboard that was causing fluid to drain inside the vehicle on drivers side and the trunk. It had a smell. Took vehicle to the dealers twice, and said they repaired it, but it was doing it again. The dealer said it was a defective hose. It fogged up the vehicle. Turned on the air conditioner, and the fumes caused a blackout. Currently, they said it needed engine repair. Before the blackout tried take it back to dealer for a third time, and they refused to fix it on the weekend. This started happening on June 15,2005.

On second day of ownership I heard a very loud metal cracking sound while sitting in the car preparing to drive. Car was not started or moving). Upon inspection there was no visible defect. About a week later I had an identical experience. This time I noticed a crack in the body seam located on the driver's side door. The door would no longer close properly , and I immediately scheduled a repair appointment. The dealership adjusted the door and assured me that the crack in the frame was only cosmetic. The crack was filled and painted and seems to be holding, but there is a leak in the door that leaves water on the door sill plate every time it rains or I wash the car. I am in the process of having additional repairs for that now.

Convertible top will not open all the way. Support bracket is bent and will not let top lower completely into housing. There is no complete fix for this. Dealer says, this is a manufacture defect, support brackets are to thin for this type of top.

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