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1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean EclipseProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 3, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Control arm: lower ball joint

Recall 00V-421 · Apr 6, 2001 · 5,164 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi Caribbean.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Eclipse year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Eclipse median. How we score

'90'91'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Eclipse owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE CONSUMER NOTICED WATER LEAKING FROM THE ROOF ONTO THE CARPET OF THE VEHICLE. *JB. WHILE DRIVING IN POURING RAIN WATRER LEAKED FROM THE CONVERTIBLE TOP FROM THE BOTH SIDES RIGHT/LEFT WINDOWS, AN DIN THE BACK WINDOWS AND THE SEATS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO DEMANDED $500.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
Complaint 10101599 · Nov 23, 2004

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