1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse engine problems

Filed Apr 11, 2007 · Engine · 35,000 miles · IA

While having a basic oil change at the mitsubisihi/chrysler dealership was informed of the head gasket leak. Automotive technician stated that this was a common problem with these motors and a $1000 to repair.

Filed Oct 29, 2006 · Engine · 66,000 miles · NJ · fire

Similar to odi 10080649 but resulted in fire within engine bay which was quickly put out without damage to the interior. Threw a piston through the engine block. Vehicle only had 66k miles. Working car fire first reported via 911 in bridgewater nj. Revised status was also called in but was responded to. State farm insurance will not cover the cost of engine even with full coverage including comprehensive. Car still at towed location.

Filed Oct 28, 2005 · Engine · 78,864 miles · DE

Took car to dmv and it won't pass obd-ii test. I have tried three times. Found out that a tsb-03-13-005 was sent out. Which states how to reset so you can pass the emission test. If you disconnect your battery you computer won't reset till you take it to the dealer who charges you hundreds of dollars to reset a problem that they know about but refuse to correct. So every time I need to go to the dmv I first need to visit the dealer so that he can rip me off, and bypass the emission system. Again they know of the issue they posted the tsb 03-13-005. Won't buy or recommend a mitsubishi eclipse again.

Filed Jun 11, 2005 · Engine · 33,000 miles · CA

1999 mitsubishi eclipse. Head gasket failure at 33,000 miles.

Filed Nov 22, 2004 · Engine · 58,500 miles · OH

At 58,500 miles head gasket began leaking. Took it to dealer they stated was past 5yr mark from purchase. Mitsubishi is so loyal to their customers not.

Filed Jul 9, 2004 · Engine · 72,000 miles · PA

After pulling off from a red light, shifting into second we heard a loud bang (like glass breaking). We pulled off the road. A mechanic happened to be traveling right behind us and stopped. The car had a trail of oil a foot wide and parts strewn all over the road. The mechanic looked under the car and said that it threw a pisten through the engine block and into the transmission. There were parts of the block, pisten, gears...........etc. That we picked-up off the road. I have them in a bag. The car is five years old (just paid for). It has approx 72,000 miles on it. This car is totally babied, with regular oil changes and not driven by a maniac teenager (I'm 36 years old and female). I can tell you I'll never buy another mitsubishi even though I loved the car. The mechanic who stopped said he estimated 3-4 thousand dollars for repair. I haven't heard the actual estimate yet. What a shame, it seemed like such a solid car but I got 160,000 miles on my last car (a ford mustang). I'm calling the dealership in the am but I'm no longer under warranty.

Filed Apr 28, 2004 · Engine · VA

My car just started making a squeaky noise one day right after it started raining and I had only had the car for 4 months.but I thought nothing of it seeing that it would stop 2 days after it rained kinda like it had to dry out.but after a while it starte getting worse I changed my belts it stopped but then it came right back.in feb2002 the belts was changed with my timing belt the noise stopped but came back a month later.these noises have continued til now 2004 I've just been waiting on a recall to solve the problem because replacing belts is costly.

Filed Jan 27, 2004 · Engine · 80,000 miles · OH

Head gasket replacement at 80,000 miles.

Filed May 9, 2003 · Engine · 10,000 miles · FL

The upper pulley has squealed for some time now. I took it the dealer where they replaced the belts and blamed the problem on them. This stopped the problem for a short time and has persisted since. I have tried tightening the belt, using belt dressing, and lubrication the pulley. Most times the sound stops, only to return. It occurs mostly when it rains or heavy moisture is in the air. The date of first incident is inaccurate, I am not sure of the first occurrence at this time.

Filed Jun 18, 2002 · Engine · NC

While at a repair shop for other repairstechnician informed consumer that engine had a blown head gasket. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.