Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that when attempting a turn or driving over a road bump, the vehicle would make a squealing and popping noise. Also, the vehicle would pull to the left abnormally. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 00v421001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint), but was advised by the dealer that the VIN was not associated with the recall. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 149,000 and the current mileage was 149,300. The VIN was unavailable.
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse: grinding or squealing brakes
5 of the 307 complaints about the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
- 20081
- 20074
- 20061
- 20034
- 20013
- 20004
- 19992
- 19984
- 19971
- 19964
- 19955
- 19941
- 19912
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the automatic transmission would not shift into gear. He also heard a loud grinding noise while driving various speeds. The dealer stated that the vehicle showed signs of the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v069001 (power train:automatic transmission); however, the VIN was not included. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the vehicle. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 137,000.
While driving at 20 MPH and 40 MPH a grinding noise comes from the transfer case. Seal on the transfer case was replaced under recall # 98v069001 about 2 years ago. Transfer case is leaking oil. This problem has been reported to the dealership. The dealership was unable to remedy this problem free of charge. Please provide any further informaton.
On normal road conditions when applying the brakes there is a grinding noise like metal touching metal. The vehicle also shakes. Brake system has been replaced (4) times on one side within the last year and a half.
Driver turning on curve, making grinding noises, bearings/transmission locked up on vehicle, broke something while getting it into gear, spun vehicle around.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- The headlamp support panel can develop a fatigue crack where the anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic unit is attached, allowing the hydraulic unit to fall down.
- Risk
- Loss of braking can result if the ABS hydraulic unit falls. This can result in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will connect the ABS hydraulic unit attachment point at a rigid portion of the headlamp support panel with a bracket and reinforce the headlamp support panel by adding a back plate.
Recall number 94V149002 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
5 of 307 owner complaints about the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse (2%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Ball joint 35Stalling 29No deployment 11Door locks 10Fuel smell 10ABS 8Headlights 8Brake failure 7Power steering loss 6Airbag light 5Check engine light 5Engine failure 5Fire or smoke 5Fuel pump 5Loss of power 5
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