Structure Problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse

Mitsubishi Eclipse owners have reported 236 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (56 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (43 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Body problem

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.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the dashboard warped prematurely. The failure was located in the area of the front passenger side air bag. The contact was unable to determine the effect that the warped dashboard would have on the performance of the passenger side   Read details...

The Roof And Pillar problem

Water leaks from sunroof (which I do not use) switch, and from side airbags. I have reported this to selling dealership with no results. I then reported this problem to another dealership who said that it is a manufacturers defect resulted from a bad drainage along the front passenger side( beside   Read details...

The Door problem

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.   Read details...

The Dashboard Crack problem

1) a common issue according to the forums and facebook groups, the strut towers rust through which presents a safety issue when considering that the suspension is connected to the steering which could put an individual or others on the road at risk 2) yet another common issue, the dash and   Read details...




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