CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (1 report).
1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse recalls
Most common 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
RESPONSE TO E-MAIL CONCERNING THE PROBLEM YOU EXPERIENCED WITH A CAR DEALERSHIP. *BF THE WASHER FLUID LIGHT WAS ON, THE POWER ANTENNA DID NOT WORK, THERE WAS POSSIBLY A PROBLEM DEALING WITH THE CRANK SEAL, THE BRAKES WERE NOT OKAY, THE ROTORS WERE WARPED, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON, AND THE HOOD WAS OPENED AND THERE WAS AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF HEAT WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *SC
THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH THE SPARE. THE TIRE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT INSPECTED TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE BLOW OUT. *JB
DAUGHTER WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT. FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. TRAVELING AT 30 MPH. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK
1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse questions
Does the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1), Seat Belts (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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.