Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse

When putting car under full throttle, intake manifold splits at the part where it connects to the throttle body. This causes engine to shut down while driving, including loss of power steering, etc. Can be very dangerous. Replacement of manifold is $300+ for labor and $600+ for parts. Many others with same engine type (4g64) have had exact same problem.

See all problems of the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse 🔎.

(1) bought car used, it had a bad rear main seal. (2) car passes georgia emission inspection (3) replace rear main seal (4) now vehicle blows smoke while standing still in traffic. (5) repair of leaking valve cover gasket (6) still smoking while in gear (7) informed of valve seals being bad. . (8) never buy mistubishi again.

See all problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse 🔎.

I purchased my car new from modesto Mitsubishi. At the time it was noted that the sunfroof molding was not installed correctly and was to be replaced. I started having problems with overheating, electrical malfuntions, mirrors, clock, casette door defect, also sunroof opened only while getting on highway. I took vehicle to dealer, and ended up having to rent a car for about 3 1/2 weeks while they replaced warped head. When I picked up my car, the sunroof molding still not replaced, the car stereo I was told they had to order, the sunroof I was told was ok. I worked 2 hours from home making it difficult to make arrangements for vehicle to be left again. When I did call and question the stereo I was told that it had been sent back and the and that they would have to keep it. Again I would have to rent vehicle. The most recent reccuring issue is the ungodly mold smell coming from driver and passenger door, the car cuts out while trying to excellerate onto freeway, pass vehicles, going up roads. While getting on freeway I have tried to excellerate finding myself flooring gas and not being able to achieve more than 20 miles per hour with oncoming traffic, same as going up hill. My paint has started oxidizing in white spots throughout hte vehicle and when I took to dealers 3 weeks ago, explained smell I was told the smell was from airconditioner propably and then asked how many miles I had on car regarding paint. Then aked to come back in an hour. This is after I had called earlier and told to bring in. Regardless of miles it is the same year as every other 2000 with out spots. And it has been kept kept it in my garage since April 2002 other than leaving 2 times a day to pick up child at schoo and occasional road trips. I have been driving a second vehicle. I feel very apprehensive when I go to dealership due to them saying they are not going to do anything. I have sent car in with 2 seperate people getting the run around as well.

White smoke comes out of the tail pipe when vehicle is running. Engine is knocking and oil has to be put in vehicle every 3 days. Took to dealer, and they have not found cause.

When consumer started up vehicle white smoke came from uderneath vehicle, from exhaust pipe. Engine was replaced. But consumer had to take it back to dealer because there was a rattling noise. Noise came from exhaust pipe that was loose. Also, brakes rotors were warped. Every three months brakes needed to be replaced due to shaking.

See all problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse 🔎.

Maintained regular oil changes and was notified that I had an oil leak in my engine. I saved enough money to have the head gasket replaced to fix the oil leak. The head gasket was replaced (new) in March of 2000. 4 months later my car started to smoke from the exhaust when standing still in traffic. I contacted the dealership about the problem because I thought that this was due to the work that they did. I was then informed that I need my value guides replaced. I was going to have this work done until I was informed that in order to replace the value guides in the engine, I must purchase another new head gasket. I asked why this was not inspected at the time that the head gasket was replaced. My answer was that I did not ask them to check the value guides. If this would of been corrected at this time, I would not be spending tons of money on oil for my vehicle. Since 2000, I check the oil in my car every other day and add oil to the engine. This has been a major problem for me. I do not have another $1000 plus to fix this. I've spoke with other friends and people who own the same type of vehicle and they as well have problems with their leaking head gasket and value guides, making the car smoke.

While vehicle was parked the car caught on fire due to tail pipe overheating/ melting the body and the trunk of the vehicle.

See all problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse 🔎.

While traveling notice smoke from tail pipe. Also oil leak. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further inofrmation.

Consumer state noticed smoke from tail pipe.