Transmission Noise Problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse

On 2/21/10 early Sunday morning I was driving on the freeway at approx. 55mi/hr when my Mitsubishi Eclipse just stopped. It would not go forwards or backwards. There was no noise or sound of any kind to indicate something was wrong. I had to coast to the side of the freeway and sat there for 3 1/2 hrs for a tow truck. Car was taken to south park Mitsubishi in bethel park. It was diagnosed as a total transmission failure and needed to be replaced. My car had only 57183 miles and I wanted the transmission rebuilt. They would not do that. I had the car towed to aamco. I read on line complaints about the transmission used in my car and also certain Chrysler models with a defective "wave spring" that breaks suddenly and caused catastrophic failure in the transmission. I asked aamco to save all broken parts. The wave spring broke, went through the pump, and broke the gears just as described in the article "Mitsubishi f4a51 automatic transmission hazard problem". This problem was well known by Mitsubishi because the wave spring was redesigned but took no action to notify owners of the hazard that existed. By swapping out a rebuilt transmission, the Mitsubishi dealer does not make the customer aware of the problem and just assumes the transmission went bad and needed replaced therefore not making the actual problem well known. I should have been notified of the problem and had the part replaced with the new designed wave spring. This action would have saved me a lot of money and not put myself and others in danger of harm or death. Mitsubishi knew of the problem and did nothing, they need to take responsibility for their error and make other owners aware so that the problem can be resolved before someone gets killed. They can not stand behind their claim that the car is out of warranty because this is not a just wear and tear case. It is a defect and I want other owners of cars with this defective part notified and my expenses reimbursed.

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I am a current owner of a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse gt with a 6-speed manual transmission. I am the only owner of this vehicle. I have less than 22,000 miles on the vehicle as of today and recently I have been hearing a noise coming from my transmission while I am in neutral. ¿ I recently returned to the dealership for a previous recall situation that needed to be addressed. I questioned the noise and I was told that it was the throw-out bearing on the clutch. I asked if the part can be replaced and if it was covered under warranty. I was told it was not covered under warranty and they usually replaced the entire clutch due to the bearing causing damage to the clutch assembly itself. When I asked why the bearing was not covered, I was told it was a wearable part. I was told that this clutch replacement could cost at least $1,000. I have been driving manual transmission-vehicles for over 13 years and have never had a clutch problem. The previous cars I owned prior to the Eclipse purchase have been sold to family and friends and they also have not had any problems with the clutch. I currently own a 20 year old vehicle with almost 200,000 miles and I have never had problem with the clutch. I understand that the clutch is a wearable part, however, I have seen other complaints dealing with the same problem (complaint number: 10222679, 10224311, 10178777, 10173845, 10163231) and I believe that a clutch should not need replacing already in a brand-new vehicle. I have also e-mailed Mitsubishi over two weeks ago for any information and/or assistance and I have not received a response. I feel that this is very unprofessional being a customer. I believe due to multiple complaints of the same origin, that this part could be faulty and should be covered under warranty. I continue to have the "noise" coming from my transmission and no assistance and/or information from Mitsubishi. After this ordeal, I refuse to ever purchase another Mitsubishi.

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After my purchase of a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse gts, at ira Nissan in tewksbury mass. I took the car to a mechanic. I was told that there were numerous problems with it including a transmission problem. I possessed the car for a day and a half and it has been in the shop now ever since. It has been about twelve days now. I have been going back and fourth between ira and a Mitsubishi dealer which they are affiliated with. They told me that the noise in the front of the car is where the transmission is. The noise which sounds like rocks flying around in the front. The dealer said this noise is normal. The ira general manager also told me that it is normal for my car to go up to the h on the hot and cold gauge. He said his does it all the time. Ira said that this issue was fixed. I have not seen nor driven the car yet since I brought it back so I do not know what is fixed and what is not fixed. I called the Mitsubishi motors headquarters in texas, and gave then my VIN number and they said there are absolutely no recall on the transmission of this specific car, nor should this noise be occurring. I also went on safercar. Gov and they too said the only recall on this car is about lights. I also called ira 3 days ago and they told me that they lost my title and I can't register my car either. Now I need some information on my options and where to go from here.

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I have owned my care for 3 years. In that time I have had a leaking sunroof, broken passenger rear view mirror, broken passenger window "wont roll up", numerous tire changes, bad vibration, horrible noises when turning wheel, have replaced 2 transmissions, both tie rod ends, 1 lower ball joint and control arm suspension bar"more info on this below", alternator, both headlights, 4 differant seats of breaks, 2 seats constintly running low on oil, replaced the fuel filter, seat belts don't stop, battery cables keep caroding, replace spark plugs atleast 3 to 4 times a year, vibrates when going down road. Those are just the things off the top of my head that I have done to this car. Now to the accident. After I got off work I was on my way home when I decided to go to my friends so while driving to her house I hear a loud pop and the next thing I know my car is controling itself and I can't steer it. This was all do to my lower ball joint shattering and my wheel almost completly detaching from my car. Now the other side is starting to make that horrible noise. The control arm swung on the bottum of my car after it broke during this and tore out my oil filter, oil pan, and oxygen senseor. Have yet to recieve any information from Mitsubishi.

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The caller said that his vehicle is making a noise. When accelerating the vehicle changes gears hard and he did not know if it was the transmission or the motor mounts. The problem occurs intermittently while driving between 35 to 40 mph. Right after having the transmission fluid changed. He had the motor mounts changed 8 times. The dealer did not remove the battery to get to the motor mount, but they said that they did. An independent mechanic told the contact that the problem might be the transmission. The manufacturer has not been contacted yet.

My daughter and I were traveling between 60 &65 at 6:30am may 21, 2002 when I noticed a loud noise coming from the bottom of the car, instantaneously the front wheels locked up and the car went into a spin. (the 5 speed transmission through a gear out the bottom of the housing causing the front wheels to lock) I was able to control, in as well, hit a bank causing minor damages to the passenger side fender. (est. $350. 00). Prior to this incident, there were no warning signs, completely unaware. I spoke to Mitsubishi on may 24, 2002 to see if this was an issue and how to solve this from happining again. They were professional and after 15 conversations with 15 different people, they advised me that it was not their responsability, that the car's warranty had expired and that they had no complaints on this transmission. I investigated this further to find that three local Mitsubishi dealers service department managers told me that they have replaced these transmissions in the Eclipse, that the pin works loose causing failure. I decided to have my car fixed and buy a new transmission. I contacted a local repair shop pride & joy auto repair (540-633-0202). They evaluated the condition and called Mitsubishi to find out that these transmissions were on back order until sept. 30, 2002. I have been without my car for 3 months. Nlm.

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Consumer states that transmission began making a rattling noise, the transmission was rebuilt and consumer is requesting reimbursement, vehicles warranty does not end until 60000 miles.

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While driving at 55 mph a loud noise comes from under vehicle. Parts dropped onto the ground from under the vehicle, transmission fluid was also on the ground. Please provide any further information.

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