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1994 Mitsubishi EclipseProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years63% below the Eclipse median · #17 of 19 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints349 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem10Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 26, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse has problems

34 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 train100
Service brakes, hydraulic50
Engine and engine cooling50
Seat belts41
Suspension42
Electrical system32
Equipment30
Visibility30
Latches/locks/linkages31
6 other systems71

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

1 recall

1994 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

1994 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

1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse safety ratings

1994 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 1994 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.

TRANSFER CASE YOKE IS LEAKING FLUID. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *AK
Complaint 871956 · Oct 2, 2000
TRANSMISSION WAS STICKING WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE. ALSO, AIR CONDITIONER MADE A HUMMING SOUND WHEN TURNED ON. SPEEDOMETER WENT FROM 20 MPHS TO 140 MHS AND IT BROKE, AND THE NEEDLE CAME OUT THROUGH THE DASHBOARD. *AK
Complaint 858582 · Mar 15, 2000
TRANSMISSION GEARS WERE SLIPPING. ALSO, ENGINE DIED WHILE DRIVING DUE TO DEFCTIV ETIMING BELT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIMING BELT NEEDED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Complaint 849210 · Sep 29, 1999

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