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1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse problems

The most common problem on the 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse is acceleration and speed control. Its complaint count is close to a typical Eclipse model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
5
Worst area
Acceleration

The worst 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Acceleration
    1
  • Steering
    1

Problems by type

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  • Acceleration
    1
  • Steering
    1

Recalls 1

Seat belts: front: buckle assemblyReported December 10, 1998 · 53,162 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold in the caribbean. In the front passenger seat of these vehicles, which are equipped with takata belt buckles, the seat belt release buttons, which are made of ABS plastic material and marked "press," can break, allowing pieces to fall into the buckle assembly.
Risk
If pieces fall into the buckle assembly, the buckle may not operate properly, failing to properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the front seat belt buckles.

Recall number 98V311000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse 5

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 15, 2002 · Steering · 22,000 miles · WA · crash · 3 injuries

While driving the consumer lost control resulting an accident in which the vehicle hitting a tree. The driver stated that he was not able to steer sharp enough o make a turn, all three occupants were injured, a recall for this problem was received months later. Mr

Filed Jul 29, 1999 · Acceleration · OR

Sudden acceleration.

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Questions about the 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse

Is the 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse reliable?

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, close to a typical Eclipse model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse?

Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).

How many recalls does the 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse have?

1 recall, covering seat belts.

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