CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Wheels (2 reports).
2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse recalls
Most common 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
I STARTED SMELLING GAS APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AGO AFTER FILLING UP MY 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS, 4 CYLINDER. AT FIRST I THOUGHT MAYBE I JUST PUT TOO MUCH GAS IN. WHEN I FILLED IT UP AGAIN A WEEK OR SO LATER, I SMELLED THE GAS AGAIN. I RECENTLY WENT OUT OF TOWN AND TOOK MY CAR TO HAVE SOME OTHER THINGS CHECKED OUT ALONG WITH THE FUEL TANK. NEEDLESS TO SAY THE FUEL TANK HAD A CRACK IN IT AND WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A USED ONE, LUCKILY. THE FUEL PUMP AND NECESSARY PARTS WERE ALL TRANSFERRED OVER. I AM SO LUCKY THAT I REALIZED THIS PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY BEFORE SOMETHING SERIOUS HAPPENED. NO ONE WAS INJURED IN THIS CASE. THIS WAS NOT CAUSED BY ANY ACCIDENT TO THE VEHICLE EITHER. MY VEHICLE H
THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT IT MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED INTO THE MEDIAN STRIP OF THE FREEWAY AND APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BRAKE FROZE AND COULD NOT BE DEPRESSED AT ALL. THE CONSUMER SKIDDED ALONG THE GRAVEL MEDIAN FROM A HIGH RATE OF SPEED BY USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. *TC *JB
AIR SEEPED OUT OF THE TIRE.THE RIMS WERE BENT, ALLOWING AIR TO ESCAPE. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH RAN OVER A ROCK AND FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE RIM WAS BENT. THEN, ONCE AT A STOP LIGHT CONSUMER WENT TO RIGHT TO GO AROUND, AND TIRE WENT FLAT. CONSUMER FELT THERE WAS NO ALUMINUM IN RIMS. CONSUMER WAS SCARED TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE RIMS COULD BEND AT HIGHWAY SPEED, AND SOMEONE MIGHT GET KILLED. MAYBE A MANUFACTURES DEFECT.*AK
2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse questions
Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections; Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion); Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse has been fixed?
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