1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse transmission problems

Filed Mar 7, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 206,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel detached from the steering column. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the passenger side control arm, axle, and transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 206,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2007 · Transmission · NJ

Driving on the nj turnpike, noticed speed decreasing on its own. While moving over to the emergency lane, the rear wheels locked up.

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Transmission · 106,000 miles · IL

Dt: consumer states he had to replace the transfer case on his 1999 mitsubishi eclipse. The tail shaft seal leaked, there was a recall for different model years the federal safety agency 98v069000. When the consumer took the transfer case down, there was a bunch of shavings and no fluid left. The transfer case locked up and that is why he took that down. When he took the vehicle to the dealership, they told him it was not covered under that recall. The consumer was driving in his neighborhood when the vehicle locked up.

Filed Mar 12, 2005 · Electrical, Transmission · 70,000 miles · NJ

1st incident: april 2002: 1999 mitsubishi eclipse gs locks up (transmission) constantly jumps and the speedometer will shut off. This problem was checked by official mechanics of mitsubishi and suposedly corrected by them as well. *ak today: march 12, 2005: on my home, the car locks up, jumps, but completely shuts off, luckily I was only a block away from my home when this happened. After several attempts I did start the car again but the spedometer is not responding and when shifting from neutral to drive or reverse the car jumps. Same problem all over again. Mitsubishi said the problem was corrected back in april of 2002, parts were replaced. This could have caused a car accident or injury if I were on a major highway.

Filed Jul 27, 2003 · Locks, Transmission · 42,500 miles · WI

Manual transmission failure. Stick shift would pop out of 5th gear on occassion and then started to pop out of gear in 4th then complete transmission failure. Car has less than 43000 miles on it. I've heard of several other people with this same problem. Also drivers side door handle fell off, again heard several other people with same problem. Obviously a defect.

Filed Jul 7, 2003 · Transmission · 51,000 miles · MD

Clutch failed at 51,000 miles as a result of a bad master clutch cylinder. Within 30 miles, harmonic balancer failed.

Filed Jan 7, 2003 · Transmission · 83,500 miles · CA

My 99 eclipse has now 84,000 miles. On november 8 2002 my automatic transmission lost third gear, I had it replaced and now the second transmission went out. The first transmission had the input and output speed sensors replaced twice along with the ignition box. The transmission I have now the dealer states,"the code reads faulty over-drive solenoid but my technician believes it is internal." I have had all the maintenance completed in compliance with the owners manual and still have problems with my vehicle.

Filed Oct 10, 2002 · Transmission · OH

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will stall and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified. Mr

Filed Aug 18, 2002 · Transmission · TX

Automobile was purchased with complaints about transmission not working properly. Dealer supposedly checked out the situation, and stated nothing was wrong. Transmission failed less than three months later with transmission repair shop stating susspect previous repairs had been made on the car with the signs of some water damage. Also the auto was sold with an expired inspection sticker.

Filed Jul 8, 2002 · Transmission · OR

Consumer states that transmission began making a rattling noise, the transmission was rebuilt and consumer is requesting reimbursement, vehicles warranty does not end until 60000 miles.