1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Nov 26, 2007 · Body · 148,000 miles · GA

1995 mitsubishi eclipse. Both outside door handles have broken off just from everyday use. Drivers side when the car was three years old. The passenger side in november of 2007. If they decide to break at the same time you would be trapped inside your car in case of an accident. The replacement cost is about $200.00 per incident to include painting and installation. This seems to be a constant problem with the 1995 through 1999 eclipse.

Filed Aug 19, 2004 · Locks · FL

While opening up the door on the passenger's side, the door handle unexpectedly sheared off without warning. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the part was not under warranty and the consumer was responsible for the fix. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Aug 18, 2004 · Locks · NY

I own a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse and my driver side door handle came off when I was opening the door. I opened it gently and not rough and I also know other people who have had the same problem and I don't believe that we the consumers should have to pay outrageous amounts for the repairs considering that there is so many of us out there that are having the same problem. Also, if anything were to happen and we needed to be removed from the car, we couldn't and that puts our lives in danger.

Filed Jun 29, 2004 · Body · NY

Door handle on 1995 mitsibishi eclipse broke when trying to enter vehicle.. No abnormal pressure.. Just snapped off.. Plastic?? Why is this so cheap?

Filed Jan 29, 2004 · Body · IL

On two occasions my driver's side door handle has broken off when opening the door. I've heard that this is an ongoing problem for the mitsubishi but there has never been anything done to correct this problem. If a recall or reimbursement isn't done, can't they at least make the handles better with some kind of metal reinforcement inside the handle structure instead of just making them out of a rigid plastic??

Filed Apr 24, 2002 · Body · CA

Driver's side door handle broke off on several occasions. This usally happened when the consumer was trying to open the car door.

Filed Dec 19, 2000 · Body · PA

Two months prior to my inquiry into this matter my drivers side door handle became detached with no excessive force involved. Taken as a typical occurrence inquiry to the dealership was never made. However, 2 weeks ago the passenger side door handle became disconnected in the same manner. After phoning the dealership and mitsubishi hot line I was informed that this has been an on going problem, yet ther have been no recalls incurred. Resulting in my out of pocket expense in the amout of over 250 dollars. My question is that if this has been an ongoing probelm, why should the consumer be held responsible for the manufacturer's defefct. I would appreciate a timely investigation into this matter and a prompt response to the email address listed above, as I feel a faulty manufacturing defect should not be at fault of the comsumer. Regards j. Joseph.

Filed Apr 17, 2000 · Body, Brakes · SC

Sunroof does not close completely by motor, and need allan wrench to close it; power door locks do not work; window glass rattles and is loose at weatherstrip; fuel vapors smelled periodically, particularly on hot days; horn works intermittently; A/C compressor bearing failed; burns oil (mechanic said needs valve job); brake rotors overheat constantly, causing vibration during braking. Have had them resurfaced numerous times and replaced once.

Filed Mar 29, 1996 · Body · MD

Outside door handle broke when owner tried to open door.

Filed Jan 1, 1995 · Body, Visibility · MD

Passenger door would not open.