no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
1990 Mitsubishi EclipseProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 46 owner complaints about the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse, most often about the power train. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 17, 2007. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse has problems
46 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
25Power train1 crash/fire/injury
6Engine and engine cooling
6Seat belts2 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system
3Steering
2Visibility
2Exterior lighting
2Equipment
1Wheels
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 25 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
1990 Mitsubishi 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
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
no report yet
Visibility: windshield
Risk. WINDSHIELDS WOULD NOT PREVENT EJECTION OF VEHICLEOCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUS INJURIES AND FATALITIES.
no report yet
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. THE SUNROOF GLASS COULD DETACH FROM THE ROOF AND RESULT IN INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OR PERSONS IN THE VICINITY, ESPECIALLY IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN…
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. BREAKAGE OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSES LOSS OFHEADLAMP ILLUMINATION WHICH COULD HAVE A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
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.
Best & worst years
1990 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
'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse safety ratings
1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse, and the recalls they led to.
- TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURELed to recall 95V-103
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPLed to recall 98V-069
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPNo recall
- TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGELed to recall 98V-168
In owners' words
What Eclipse owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT IT HAS BROKEN TWICE IN HIS VEHICLE. HE STATES THAT IF THIS BREAKS IT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE JUST STOPS AND SHUTS OFF. *KB
CONSUMER NOTICED LARGE AMOUNT OF FLUID UNDER VEHICLE. DEALER REPAIRED TRANSFER CASE TWICE, BUT VEHICLE WAS STILL LEAKING. DEALRR REFUSED TO REPAIR. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHLE PARKED NOTICED A LARGE AMOUNT OF FLUID UNDER VEHICLE. DEALER REPAIRED TRANSFER CASE SEAL TWICE,BUT VEHICLE STILL LEAKS. DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR. PLEASSE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Own a 1990 Eclipse?
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