1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

2Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Eclipse?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse recalls

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Recall 00V421003Apr 6, 20015,164 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Recall 99V066004May 19, 19993,789 vehicles affected

Most common 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1

What owners report

2000-07-06, Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, HEARD A CLICKING NOISE, THEN SAW SMOKE. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL FUSE TO GET IT TO STOP SMOKING, CONSUMER FEELS THIS COULD HAD CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.*AK

1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse questions

Does the 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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