1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse transmission problems

Filed Dec 17, 2007 · Transmission · CA

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.

Filed May 15, 2001 · Transmission · NJ

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.

Filed May 15, 2001 · Transmission · NY

Whle parked noticed a large amount of fluid under vehicle. Dealer repaired transfer case seal twice,but vehicle still leaks. Dealer refused to repair. Pleasse provide further information.

Filed Mar 9, 2001 · Transmission · GA

Transfer case lockups due to leakage of lubricants on this vehicle is well documented. Dealer was notified of gear noise at 69000 miles but owner was told transfer case was ok. At that time there was inspection on recall # c9803txx. Transfer case now very noisey and vibrates.

Filed Oct 2, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · MI

Aluminum sport rims were replaced due to severe corrosion and pitting.

Filed Sep 20, 2000 · Transmission · IN · 1 injury

After making a complaint of noise in my drivetrain and then having the transmission and trasfer case serviced at a mitsubishi dealer who later told me that thier mechanics were not factory certified and was told after my car developed a problem that I would have to have my car towed one hundred miles to greenwood indiana were they had a factory certified mechanic to inspect my car my trasfer case on my car failed twice on first failure the case was replaced on the second faiure the transfer case locked up on the highway about 150 miles from were I had it serviced at the mitsubishi dealership in clarksville tennesse.at this point in time when the wheels locked up the gearshift lever on my car jerked violently and the transmissiion explodeed.throughing me into a ditch along the side of the highway and slamming my chest into the steering wheel.I was mildly bruised on my upper body.when I called the dealer they got in touch with the mitsubishi company.misubitshi told me on the phone that their engineer said that this could not happen.and would not help me find a way to resolve this problem.my car has been broken since I took it for service forthe original complaint.I believe since the transfer case is directly coupled to the transmission when it locked up it also locked up the transmission causing it to explode.mitsubitshi claimed this was not possible.I have the original parts at my house which can be inspected to confirm my beliefs and would be happy to turn them over to whomever is nessecary to resolve this conflict before this happens to some one else I believe from the violence of the failure that this problem could be possibly life threating to any driver of such a vehicle and that this problem should be investigated.I have just recently found your address to report this or I would have done so along timme ago.

Filed Feb 14, 2000 · Steering, Transmission · CA

After returning the vehicle to a dealer becasue of a recall for a leaking transfer case, I was told that the rack and pinion assembly was leaking. They said this could result in a loss of steering, which is just as serious as the transfer case problem. Is this a widespread defect? Should this be fixed under a recall? The cost to repair it was estimated at about $1400

Filed Dec 7, 1999 · Transmission · CA

Consumer denied recall repair by dealership and charged for repair. Mjs (98v‑069)

Filed Jul 23, 1999 · Transmission · PA

Vehcile was involved recall 98v069001, in which the remedy did not correct the problem. While driving on the highway the transfer case locked up, causing the wheels to lock up. Please give any further details.

Filed Apr 7, 1999 · Transmission · CO

Vehicle experienced failure of the tranfer case prior to recall notice, causing wheels to lock up. (attorney for consumer)