CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (27 reports).
1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls
Most common 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
Problem areas named in the 46 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 27 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT IT HAS BROKEN TWICE IN HIS VEHICLE. HE STATES THAT IF THIS BREAKS IT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE JUST STOPS AND SHUTS OFF. *KB
CONSUMER STATES THAT LEFT HEADLIGHT IS SHORTING OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
HEADLAMP FAILURE DUE TO WIRING HARNESS MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER WAS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT SINCE THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON RECALL. *YH....*AK
AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THE DRIVER'S DOOR OPENED WITHOUT REASON. THAT CAUSED THE SEATBELT ASSEMBLY TO RETRACT AND THEN, THE SEATBELT ASSEMBLY HIT ME IN THE EYE. THIS CAUSED ME TO REACT AND SENT ME OFF THE ROAD, DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. I WAS INJURED RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF MY LEFT ARM. *AK
CONSUMER NOTICED LARGE AMOUNT OF FLUID UNDER VEHICLE. DEALER REPAIRED TRANSFER CASE TWICE, BUT VEHICLE WAS STILL LEAKING. DEALRR REFUSED TO REPAIR . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse questions
Does the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Visibility:Windshield; Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly; Electrical System:Wiring. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Based on 46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (27), Seat Belts (6), Engine And Engine Cooling (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Mitsubishi 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.