no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
1991 Mitsubishi EclipseProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 54 owner complaints about the 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 10, 2015. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse has problems
54 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
19Power train1 crash/fire/injury
12Seat belts2 crash/fire/injury
8Engine and engine cooling
6Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
3Vehicle speed control
2Wheels
2Fuel system, gasoline
1Steering
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 19 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 12 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 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.
2 recalls
1991 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.
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
1991 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
1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse safety ratings
1991 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 1991 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.
TRANSFER CASE IS DAMAGED DUE TO LACK OF FLUID. I CONTACTED MITSUBISHI CONCERNING THE RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR THIS DEFECTIVE PART. THE COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE DENIED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE REFERENCED RECALL, 98V168000, INCLUDED ALL MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GSX MODELS FROM…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. HE PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHEN HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY NEEDED TO HAVE…
TRANSFER CASE RECALL - 98V069001 SAFETY RECALL WAS REFUSED ON THE CAR. TRANSFER CASE IS MAKING AN INCREDIBLE WHINING SOUND. LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND MITSUBISHI OFFICES SAID THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON THE RECALL DUE TO THE RECALL ALREADY BEING PERFORMED, EVEN IF THE CAR WAS JUST INSPECTED AND NO CHANGES…
Own a 1991 Eclipse?
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