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1992 Mitsubishi EclipseProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 49 owner complaints about the 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years55% below the Eclipse median · #14 of 19 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints497 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage73kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 20, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse has problems

49 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
Power train212
Engine and engine cooling80
Electrical system50
Seat belts53
Vehicle speed control30
Structure20
Suspension20
Tires21
Visibility20
4 other systems40

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

1 recall

1992 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

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 98V-069 · Mar 26, 1998 · 24,275 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A 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.

Best & worst years

1992 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

1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse safety ratings

1992 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
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPEA98002 · closed Apr 30, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-069
  2. TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPPE97040 · closed Jan 30, 1998
    No recall
  3. TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGERQ98007 · closed Aug 28, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-168
In owners' words

What Eclipse owners report

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

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE FAILURE, THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE…
Complaint 10407572 · Jun 20, 2011 · 130,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MITSHUBISHI ECLIPSE. AFTER VISITING THE NHTSA WEBSITE NOTICED RECALL#98V069001 WAS RELATED TO THIS VEHICLE CONCERNING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ALSO. THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL RELATED TO THIS…
Complaint 10189050 · Apr 26, 2007 · 73,000 miles
THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK. THE CONSUMER WAS NEVER CONTACTED ABOUT A RECALL RELATED TO THIS FAILURE AND REQUESTED ASSISTANCE IN REPLACING DEFECTIVE PARTS (RECALL # 98V0069001). THE TIRE BELTS OF THREE TIRES BROKE. THE TIRES WERE UNDER ONE YEAR OLD AND HAD 37,000 MILES ON THEM. THE DEALER…
Complaint 10026597 · Jul 3, 2003

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