no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT.
2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean EclipseProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 4, 2005. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Visibility
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2001 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.
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
2001 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 visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING, IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND OFF. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *TC
Own a 2001 Eclipse?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.