1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse engine problems

Filed Feb 20, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 125,000 miles · CA · crash

I was getting on the freeway when I lost control of my vehicle out of no where, luckily I was in the middle of the on ramp and not in freeway traffic yet. My vehicle pulled toward the drive side, I quickly pulled e-brake turned my wheel opposite of traffic and braked. The car started fish tailing right to left because of the drive side pulling and me trying not to allow the car to spin out or go off the side of the on ramp. When the vehicle came to a stop I made sure my family and I were safe and no other vehicle were involved. Got out to the vehicle to find my drive side tire bent in my fender my axles in half and tire blown, I called for a tow and paid out of pocket for tow and parts plus repairs. I also have fuel pressure problems, SRS light, secondary air injection malfunction. My fuel pressure relay is black, the smog technician said the vehicle has recall issues that need to be addressed.

Filed Mar 17, 2006 · Engine · 166,400 miles · CT

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH the vehicle started smoking under the hood. It was pulled to the side of the road where the engine stalled. The fire department was called to the scene but no report was filed. They determined there was not a fire, but there was a leak of oil and antifreeze due to a busted hose. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home. Although the dealer was alerted no other inspections were made.

Filed Dec 19, 2004 · Engine · 112,000 miles · FL

(1) ticking noise from the crankshaft pulley area with the clutch depressed. Kind of a swooshing tickey noise. This is the crankshaft position sensor trigger plate rubbing on the crankshaft position sensor. (2) stalling when the clutch is depressed. The trigger plate and crankshaft have been moving so much that the trigger plate is wearing through the sensor. Car lost power steering and put me and my family in danger.

Filed Jun 30, 2004 · Engine · AZ

Consumer stated that vehicle constantly stalled. It cut off while consumer was driving on the freeway at 50-60 MPH. This was dangerous. He almost got into an accident when vehicle stopped in traffic. Dealer put vehicle on the diagnostic machine and did not find anything wrong.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Engine · DC

Oil leak inside of the engine caused the vehicle to smoke. Mechanic noticed a seal broke from the engine, and it needed to be replaced. Consumer alleges that the problem is similar to the problem recalled under the federal safety agency campaign no. 98v‑069; however, the consumer's vehicle is not included in the recall. *ak *mjj

Filed Jun 4, 2003 · Engine · WA

While driving the vehicle stalled and it became hard for the consumer to control the vehicle.

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Engine · RI

The head gasket failed, which caused fluid to leak.

Filed Mar 24, 2003 · Engine · 83,000 miles · CA

Crankshaft walk. 1995 mits. Eclipse 2wd turbo. My son bought this car directly from having the bottom end rebuilt. Within 200 miles of drive time the crankshaft sensor went out. The mechanic that did the rebuild said he did not replace the sensor so no warranty. After spending another 160.00 on a new crankshaft sensor and interrupter plate. It lasted for approximately. Another 200 miles and died at 60 miles an hour on the freeway. It went back to the mechanic who replaced the crank bearings plate and sensor. It only took him 8 weeks. We picked up the car on thursday the 20th of march. This time it lasted 30 miles and the plate is again hitting the sensor. We have now paid almost 3000.00 and the car is back in the shop. I have read complaints from other consumers who have had the same problem. There is no reason that the crankshaft should be able to walk. And it is not fair that we have to pay for a problem that is obviously in the design. Not even the shop that was working on it was aware of this problem. This car is back in his shop for the third time. He is losing money as are we.

Filed Feb 18, 2003 · Engine · 104,000 miles · NC

Car stops running unexpectedly. Won't restart right away / must way about an hour. Unexpected engine halting causes loss of power steering and power brakes making steering and stopping of vehicle difficult and dangerous. The unexpected engine halting occurs weekly making the vehicle not dependable transportation.

Filed Aug 23, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · OH

Consumer stated th clutch failed. Nlm