Transmission Fluid Leaking Problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse

Mitsubishi Eclipse owners have reported 5 problems related to transmission fluid leaking (under the power train 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.

1 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem of the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Failure Date: 03/02/2003

The vehicle leaked transmission fluid, and the rag top roof leaked water when it rained. Dealer repaired both problems six times.

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2 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem of the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Failure Date: 01/30/2003

Engine burns oil at approx. 1 qt per week, also has possible leaks in engine with only 69,000 miles on engine. The car has been recalled twice for same problem and it is still happened again. Has had regular oil changes for life of engine. Transmission sometimes stays on level 2 and 3 for upto 20minutes at 60mph does not change and shifts hard with slow or fast acceleration. Leaks transmission fluid, has fuel throttle leakages and control leaks from 45,000 miles up to now thursady, January 30, 2003.

3 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem of the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Failure Date: 02/06/2002

On 2/6/02 I took my car to anaheim Mitsubishi with possibility that transmission was slipping and that the vehicle was running rough and almost dies when I come to a stop. Mitsubishi states "hooked up the multiple unit tester and found no codes stored, test drove and was unable to duplicate complaint. Advise customer. No other work done. " on this date Mitsubishi did the 18 month / 22500 service, which consist of brake inspection/tire rotation, maintenance service, change oil and filter and inspect all fluid levels. On 2/20/02 I took my car back to anaheim Mitsubishi for the same problem, vehicle has a rough idle after coming to a stop in gear, idles under 750 rpm, doesn't happen all the time. Mitsubishi states "test drove and was unable to duplicate condition at this time. No other work done. " on 3/29/02 I took my car back to anaheim Mitsubishi for the same problem, vehicle almost dies out at idle, hesitates and runs rough. Idle fluctuates from 750 rpms to almost 0 rpms at stop when incident occurs. Fuel filter/injectors? Mitsubishi states there is 3 to 4 possible reasons this type of problem will occur and not show up on the computer, one being the throttle needs to be cleaned. Mitsubishi cleaned throttle and told me if that didn't solve the problem to bring the car back and they would eliminate the 3 other possibilities. On 4/4/02 I took my car back to anaheim Mitsubishi for the same problem, I told them while the throttle cleaning helped at first it did not solve my problem and I asked to speak to the service manager. I explained to the service manager (george) that I have brought my car back 4 times for the same problem and it still wasn't fixed and that I didn't think it was going to show up on their computer, since it hasn't before and it doesn't do it all the time. I then asked george why nobody informed me, on 2/6/02 when the car was first brought in for this problem and they changed the oil, that my top radiator hose had been leaking or why no.

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4 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Failure Date: 09/08/2000

Consumer was traveling on highway and transmission fluid was leaking out from underneath of vehicle. Vehicle was towed to dealership. Mechanic told her that vehicle needed transmission replaced. Transmission was replaced.

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5 Transmission Fluid Leaking problem of the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Failure Date: 05/12/2000

Gear was stuck in the second or third gear due to a loose hydraulic line which caused clutch fluid to leak, almost resulting in a crash. Dealer had to tighten the part.

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