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1993 Mitsubishi EclipseProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years67% below the Eclipse median · #18 of 19 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints365 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem13Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 15, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse has problems

36 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 train130
Engine and engine cooling81
Structure40
Seat belts42
Service brakes, hydraulic30
Latches/locks/linkages20
Vehicle speed control20
Fuel system, gasoline20
Visibility10
3 other systems30

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

1 recall

1993 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

1993 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

1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse safety ratings

1993 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 1993 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.

WHILE DRIVING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY FROM THE FIRST GEAR TO THE SECOND GEAR, WON'T SHIFT, AND MAKES NOISE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Complaint 10042852 · Oct 14, 2003
RECALLS 98V-069.001/98V-069.000. YOKE SNAPPED IN HALF AND THE DRIVESHAFT GOT DISCONNECTED AFTER THE TRANSFER CASE RECALL REPAIR WORK WAS PERFORMED. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM DUE TO MODIFICATIONS ON VEHICLE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Complaint 833004 · Jan 5, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE DOWEL PINS BLEW OUT, CRACKING THE TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION WENT THROUGH THE CLUTCH, BLOWING THE THRUST PLATE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Complaint 825723 · Jul 22, 1998

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