Mitsubishi Eclipse owners have reported 4 problems related to emission control (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mitsubishi Eclipse based on all problems reported for the Eclipse.
Took car to dmv and it won't pass obd-ii test. I have tried three times. Found out that a TSB-03-13-005 was sent out. Which states how to reset so you can pass the emission test. If you disconnect your battery you computer won't reset till you take it to the dealer who charges you hundreds of dollars to reset a problem that they know about but refuse to correct. So every time I need to go to the dmv I first need to visit the dealer so that he can rip me off, and bypass the emission system. Again they know of the issue they posted the TSB 03-13-005. Won't buy or recommend a Mitsubishi Eclipse again.
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Car fails mandatory obd-ii smog test due to non-continuous readiness monitors failing to set to complete during normal driving. Dealer must use mut-ii diagnostic tool to set monitors to ready state. When diagnostic mode is exited and ignition turned off monitors revert to not-ready state. Problem common to 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse gst according to dealer. No remedy available. Car does not meet federal emission requirements.
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While driving at any speed consumer smelled strong chemical fumes inside the passenger compartment. Dealer inspected the vehicle, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.
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We purchased a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse from carmax in charlotte, nc in August of 2003. The car had 19k miles. After driving less the 100 miles the service engine light came on. We had the car serviced by carmax 4 differnt times, they replaced 2 O2 sensors. After the 4th service they referred us to a Mitsubishi dealer. That dealer also replaced at least two O2 sensors. The service engine light kept coming on about every 50 -60 miles. We tried two other Mitsubishi dealers for a total of 11 service visits over a 12 month period. One dealer change the engine control computer and an O2 sensor. The proble reappeared after about 100 miles. During this time I repeatedly called the Mitsubishi customer service center without getting any assisatance. I also contacted the southeastern sales manager david sullivan who was a total waste. The car has never been fixed and I feel I was defrauded by both carmax and Mitsubishi.
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