While driving automatic transmission doesn't shift properly from the first gear to the second gear, won't shift, and makes noise. Dealer notified.
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse transmission problems
13 complaints (36% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 36%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission8
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift4
- Transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
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Mitsubishi Eclipse transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
- Risk
- This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. If oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. If there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. If the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
Recall number 98V069001 · Recall details
Related investigations
Transfer case leakage
The transfer case of the all wheel drive (awd), mitsubishi galant, allegedly leaks oil causing one or more wheels to lockup; or the inability to transmit engine power to the drive wheels.the vehicles have the same transfer case design as the eclipse vehicles which have been recalled for the same alleged defect.
RQ98007
What 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving the vehicles transmission slipped into another gear. The dealer is aware of the problem.
This car still has repeated transmission problems especially when shifting. I have plans to contact the manufacture because I am outraged.
When pulling out, vehicle lost all power causing vehicle to stall. *ak
Recalls 98v‑069.001/98v‑069.000. Yoke snapped in half and the driveshaft got disconnected after the transfer case recall repair work was performed. Contacted manufacturer and cannot remedy the problem due to modifications on vehicle. Provide further information.
While driving the dowel pins blew out, cracking the transmission . The transmission went through the clutch, blowing the thrust plate. Dealer and manufacturer has been notified.
When shifting into reverse, gear would pop out of reverse. Tried shifting into another gear & it would not move. Had previously locked up in any gear. Took to dealer & mechanic said clutch needed adjusting. The problem had reoccurred.
Trasfer case failed/replaced under extended warranty.
Transfer case is leaking, and has the potential of locking up on the highway.
Metal cap in the end of the transfer case yoke cracked and was leaking fluid.
Questions about the 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse transmission
Does the 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the transmission of the 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 36% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V069001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mitsubishi Eclipse have bad transmission?
The Mitsubishi Eclipse model years with the most transmission complaints are 1995 (48 complaints), 1998 (29 complaints) and 1990 (25 complaints).
Other 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
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