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.
The worst 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
- Tires1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v‑066.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.
Recall number 00V421003 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles located in the caribbean. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.
- Risk
- The throttle cable control would not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.
Recall number 98V045003 · Recall details
What 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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Questions about the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse
Is the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, 1.5 times a typical Eclipse model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse have?
2 recalls, covering suspension and vehicle speed control.
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