1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse transmission problems

Filed Jun 12, 2006 · Acceleration, Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

I bought my 98 eclipse, standard, in 2003, not even a year after I had it it died on me on the freeway one day. Turned out it was the speed sensor that got me stranded in the middle of no where. About another 6 months later the found an oil leak on the head gasket that was making me misfire, that was fixed. The car was fine until about 2 months ago when the engine went out on me because apparently the engine oil and coolant were somehow mixing, my hoses were out, so was my water pump, o2 sensor and fuel pump sensor, all at the same time. Well I had major work done everything was put in new, about a month later my driver door handle falls off, that cost me 150 dollars! One month after that, now, my speedometer stops working all of a sudden and 2 weeks later my transmission goes out. Also my clutch is going out. So now I cant drive the car any higher than 5th gear because it throws my gear out!!! Since I still owe 6k on the car I have no choice but to fix it. Which is going to end up costing me, in all I've spent and am about to spend, as much as I still owe on the car!

Filed Aug 30, 2005 · Transmission · CA

Dt: the consumer had manufacturer's recall c9803t repairs done. After the recall work was done the vehicle leaked oil and the transfer case broke. When the consumer contacted the dealership, they told him to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer told the consumer that they would send his complaint # 375 625 for review. The consumer contacted the manufacturer on 8-30-05.

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · TX

1) none 2) transfer case began leaking (hasn't locked up yet) 3) nothing has been done, dealer will not recall for a 2nd time.

Filed Apr 7, 2005 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · NM

While idling in traffic the differential exploded and knocked a large chunk of metal out. This resulted in transmission locking up and oil spilling. Vehicle will only roll backward.*ak towed vehicle to consumer's home. Dealership will be contacted.

Filed Feb 24, 2005 · Transmission · 123,000 miles · TX

I was exiting an interstate and approaching a traffic signal. The rear wheels of the vehicle locked up due to a failure in the transfer case. This is the direct result of the transfer case having inadequate design and/or manufacturing error (ref the federal safety agency recall id: 98v069001). Both the dealer and manufacturer are refusing to perform recall work at no charge citing that the recall service was performed once before. Defective parts within the transfer case were replaced under the recall notice once before however manufacturing flaws in the transfer case design were never corrected by the manufacturer. Subsequently, the failure of the transfer case was only delayed, not corrected, through the initial recall service. Telephone inquiries made to the federal safety agency and the texas attorney general?s office resulted in feedback supporting this position.

Filed Feb 3, 2005 · Transmission · 62,000 miles · CA

While driving highway speeds, the consumer heard a popping noise form the transfer case. The rear tire locked up, however the consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.

Filed Feb 7, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · SC

Vehicle has 90,000 miles and is 1998 manufacturing date. Engine and transmission are both completely irreparable. No evidience of low oil level or other maintenance neglect which LED to the catastrophic failure. Vehicle is out of warranty and is now scrap. Although failure is out of warranty, a complete vehicle failure at 90,000 miles is not normal or acceptable.

Filed Mar 5, 2003 · Body, Transmission · 54,000 miles · PA

The vehicle leaked transmission fluid, and the rag top roof leaked water when it rained. Dealer repaired both problems six times.

Filed Jan 30, 2003 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · IL

Engine burns oil at approx. 1 qt per week, also has possible leaks in engine with only 69,000 miles on engine. The car has been recalled twice for same problem and it is still happened again. Has had regular oil changes for life of engine. Transmission sometimes stays on level 2 and 3 for upto 20minutes at 60mph does not change and shifts hard with slow or fast acceleration. Leaks transmission fluid, has fuel throttle leakages and control leaks from 45,000 miles up to now thursady, january 30, 2003.

Filed Jan 9, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 50,000 miles · NC

Engine burns oil at approx. 1 qt per week, also has possible leaks in engine with only 69,000 miles on engine. Has had regular oil changes for life of engine. Brake rotors warped and need replacement, unsure of when last changed. Transmission slips and shifts hard with slow or fast acceleration.