CarRecallWatchThe 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 307 complaints with NHTSA, including 44 crashes, 9 fires, 19 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (64 reports).
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls
Most common 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
Problem areas named in the 307 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 64 |
| Electrical System | 57 |
| Power Train | 55 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 52 |
| Suspension | 50 |
| Air Bags | 36 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 |
| Structure | 14 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 |
| Visibility | 13 |
What owners report
I WAS GETTING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE OUT OF NO WHERE, LUCKILY I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ON RAMP AND NOT IN FREEWAY TRAFFIC YET. MY VEHICLE PULLED TOWARD THE DRIVE SIDE, I QUICKLY PULLED E-BRAKE TURNED MY WHEEL OPPOSITE OF TRAFFIC AND BRAKED. THE CAR STARTED FISH TAILING RIGHT TO LEFT BECAUSE OF THE DRIVE SIDE PULLING AND ME TRYING NOT TO ALLOW THE CAR TO SPIN OUT OR GO OFF THE SIDE OF THE ON RAMP. WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP I MADE SURE MY FAMILY AND I WERE SAFE AND NO OTHER VEHICLE WERE INVOLVED. GOT OUT TO THE VEHICLE TO FIND MY DRIVE SIDE TIRE BENT IN MY FENDER MY AXLES IN HALF AND TIRE BLOWN, I CALLED FOR A TOW AND PAID OUT OF POCKET FOR TOW AND PARTS PLUS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN OR DRIVING OVER A ROAD BUMP, THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A SQUEALING AND POPPING NOISE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V421001 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT), BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 149,300. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE TRANSFER CASE SUDDENLY LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE HAD LEAKED WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE REPAIR FOR RECALL 98V069001 (POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) HAD PREVIOULY BEEN PERFORMED IN 1998. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 126,500.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE TRANSFER CASE LEAKS AND WHEN IS PLACED INTO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V069001 POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THEREFORE HE WILL NEED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE TRANSFER CASE FAILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V069001 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) AND THE REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT SHE WAS UNCLEAR IF THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED ACCORDING TO THE RECALL; THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 105,000.
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse questions
Does the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Fuel System, Gasoline; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Based on 307 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (64), Electrical System (57), Power Train (55).
How do I check if a recall on my 1995 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.