1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse: engine stalls while driving

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 Jun 4, 2003 · Engine · WA

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

Filed Apr 25, 2002 · Electrical · CA

Since october 2001, my eclipse has been stalling without warning. Both the ``check engine'' and ``oil'' lights illuminate and I lose control of the vehicle as it slows to a stop. This has happened to me while driving 65 MPH on the freeway. Each time, I've nearly been rear-ended. Several mechanics have run diagnostic checks on my car. But the problem has never been detected. Meanwhile, my car continues to cut out when least expected and regardless of speed. I wish this problem could be diagnosed as I see from other complaints that I'm not the only one driving a death trap.

Filed Nov 14, 2001 · Engine · FL

I believe the stalling caused the engine failure, dealer does not, ive taken the car to the dealer three times for the stalling, they say it does'nt stall with them.

Filed Oct 26, 2001 · Electrical · CA

The car repeatedly shuts off or stalls while driving at any speed. I have taken it in numerous times and the problem cannot be found. The fuel pump relay, engine control unit, ignition wires, spark plug wires have all been replaced. The throttle plates have been cleaned out. It is again in the repair shop.

Filed Oct 11, 2001 · Engine · MO

While driving 70 MPH vehicle will stall. Also, will lose power/ steering and brakes will not function properly. Contacted dealer, and has had vehicle in shop, but has not solved problem.

Filed Oct 9, 2001 · Engine · PA

While driving the engine will stall without warning. Dealer has been contacted. *ak the vehicle towed twice for the same problem. The dealer couldn't duplicate the problem they said possibly, the computer shuts off.

Filed Sep 28, 2001 · Engine · PR

Ongoing problem with vehicle continually stalling. Vehicle been to dealer on several occasions, and had numerous repairs and parts replaced. But, problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

Filed Jul 26, 2001 · Electrical · AR

Car stalls without notice at lights or on highway; will eventually restart. Mechanic unable to find cause. Am terrified about driving my car;last stalled in high speed traffic area at light; almost rear-ended by numerous vehicles before being pushed off the road.

Filed Jul 12, 2001 · Engine · VA

Vehicle keeps stalling. Can be driving down highway and all of a sudden vehicle will lose power and engine die.