Transfer Case Problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse

Tl- the contact owns a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle experienced stalling and the rear wheel seized. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transfer case was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact the recall had already been performed. The failure mileage was approximately 89,200. Kh.

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Transfer case is damaged due to lack of fluid. I contacted Mitsubishi concerning the recall on this vehicle for this defective part. The company representative denied that this vehicle was included in any recalls. The referenced recall, 98v168000, included all Mitsubishi Eclipse gsx models from 1990-1998. My 1991 gsx would be included in this recall. Seeking advice on how to proceed with having the vehicle serviced under the terms of this recall.

The contact owns a 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving 68 mph, he heard a loud noise. He pulled over on the side of the road when he noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer advised that they needed to have the transfer case and the transmission replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 98v069001 (power train) was closed and there was nothing they could do to assist the contact. The failure mileage was 180,000 and the current mileage was 253,000.

The contact owns a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the transfer case suddenly stalled and locked all four wheels; he was unable to get the vehicle to move. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who informed the contact that he needed to replace transfer case and that they could not assist with repair expenses as the vehicle was not included in recall 98v069001 (power train: automatic transmission). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began to exhibit an abnormal vibration and it made an unusual noise. The contact drove onto the emergency lane and upon further inspection, found that the front drive shaft had fractured from the transfer case. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where it was inspected but not repaired. The vehicle was driven to an authorized dealer where the drive shaft yoke and rear transfer housing were replaced at the contacts expense. The failure recurred 1,500 miles after the vehicle was repaired. The dealer had possession of the vehicle when the complaint was filed. The contact inquired about NHTSA recall campaign id 98v069001 (power train: automatic transmission) and when contacting the manufacturer, he was advised that the recall repairs were completed by the previous owner in 1998. The manufacturer would not provide any additional assistance. The failure mileage was 122,000 and the current mileage was 124,000.

I was going about 65 miles per hour on the freeway, when the transmission started to make a loud revving noise and began to down shift at an accelerated rate. The Eclipse now has a shifting problem to where the car does not have the drive to move forwards nor backwards. I was told by a transmission specialist and close friend, that all my gears were all wiped out all at the same time and that the throttle cable was either loose or broken. He also mentioned that he found in the transfer case, of the transmission, shavings or little pieces of metal or aluminum.

Driving on the NJ turnpike, noticed speed decreasing on its own. While moving over to the emergency lane, the rear wheels locked up.

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The consumer had manufacturer's recall c9803t repairs done. After the recall work was done the vehicle leaked oil and the transfer case broke. When the consumer contacted the dealership, they told him to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer told the consumer that they would send his complaint # 375 625 for review. The consumer contacted the manufacturer on 8-30-05.

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1) none 2) transfer case began leaking (hasn't locked up yet) 3) nothing has been done, dealer will not recall for a 2nd time.

I was exiting an interstate and approaching a traffic signal. The rear wheels of the vehicle locked up due to a failure in the transfer case. This is the direct result of the transfer case having inadequate design and/or manufacturing error (ref NHTSA recall 98v069001). Both the dealer and manufacturer are refusing to perform recall work at no charge citing that the recall service was performed once before. Defective parts within the transfer case were replaced under the recall notice once before however manufacturing flaws in the transfer case design were never corrected by the manufacturer. Subsequently, the failure of the transfer case was only delayed, not corrected, through the initial recall service. Telephone inquiries made to NHTSA and the texas attorney general?s office resulted in feedback supporting this position.

Vehicle experienced a leak within the transfer case. Owner contacted the dealer and the manufacturer, and was told that because the vehicle was inspected for the recall once already dealership and manufacturer will not inspect again the vehicle for this defect. Owner was told that this problem was the owner's responsibility.

While driving highway speeds, the consumer heard a popping noise form the transfer case. The rear tire locked up, however the consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.

Consumer states he had to replace the transfer case on his 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The tail shaft seal leaked, there was a recall for different model years NHTSA 98v069000. When the consumer took the transfer case down, there was a bunch of shavings and no fluid left. The transfer case locked up and that is why he took that down. When he took the vehicle to the dealership, they told him it was not covered under that recall. The consumer was driving in his neighborhood when the vehicle locked up.

While driving all the vehicles wheels locked up, it was determined that there was an oil leak from the transfer case.

While driving about 65 mph manual transmission will stay in one gear, and clutch pedal will always go to floor and will stay there until engine is turned off, then restarted. Vehicle will start working again. The dealer replaced master and slave cylinder. Transfer case leaks and the consumer was still experiencing gear shifting problem.

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I own a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse gsx all-wheel-drive. I have a leak in the transfer case, which prematurely causes wear on the case housing and can lead to a part failure resulting in wheel lockage while driving. This is a huge safety hazard and the dealership in my area has ignored my concerns and causing me grow very concerned when I drive my vehicle. Can you please intervene here and have them fix this problem?.

Transfer case seal leaks.

All dsm awd models from 1990 to 1998 have had this transfer case problem and subsequent recall. Upon inspection by a local aamco shop, it was determined that there was very little, if any, lubricant in the transfer case (assumably a leak). This severely damaged the transmission, and they're asking ~$2600 to rebuilt transmission and transfer case.