Transmission went out at 83,000 under normal use. This car was not in the recall but I believe it was a manufacturer defect.
1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse transmission problems
10 complaints (29% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 29%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission6
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
- Manual transmission1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
25k-50k
50k-75k
75k-100k
100k-125k
125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+
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 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I just bought this car and drove it about a week and the transmission went out on me now I'm stuck with a lemon and no one want's to fix it. To take advantage of someone like this should never cross anyone's mind. Can you please help me in this matter thank you, dale lynne hartshorne
Transfer case yoke is leaking fluid. Consumer experienced the same problem as mentioned in recall on the automatic transmission.
5-speed manual- engine shutsdown while driving at any speed.
Transmission was sticking when the vehicle was in drive . Also, air conditioner made a humming sound when turned on. Speedometer went from 20 mphs to 140 mhs and it broke, and the needle came out through the dashboard.
Transmission gears were slipping. Also, engine died while driving due to defctiv etiming belt. This is the second timing belt needed for this vehicle.
Vehicle completely cuts off while driving, no warning lights, no prior indication at all, traveling speed 60-65mph. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak vehicle experiences vibration and pulls to the right. Consumer states vehicle is experiencing shifting problems. A/c was blowing hot air, dealer replaced A/C lines and compressor. Banging and clanking noises from valve cover area, dealer diagnosed as an internal engine problem and installed short block and replaced the timing belt. Dealer has replaced the iacs solenoid for the stalling problem, however vehicle continues to stall.
Transmission failure causing stalling.
Odometer fraud.
Transfer case leaks and will seize up, causing all four wheels to lock up, resulting in loss of directional control of vehicle.
Questions about the 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse transmission
Does the 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the transmission of the 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 29% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 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 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
Brakes 5Engine 5Seat belts 4Suspension 4Electrical 3Locks 3Visibility 3Steering 2Acceleration 1Body 1Lights 1Tires 1Wheels 1
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