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1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse: complete transmission failure

6 of the 120 complaints about the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse describe complete transmission failure.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
5%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Complete transmission failure by model year

  • 2003
    1
  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    1
  • 1999
    6
  • 1997
    2
  • 1996
    2
  • 1995
    2
  • 1994
    3
  • 1992
    1
  • 1990
    2

What owners say

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 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 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 Jan 25, 2002 · Transmission · CA

Gears on car weren't shifting on acceleration;stayed in low gear. Turned out to be a bad input sensor with pieces of metal around it. During a transmission maintenance the same day, there were metal shavings found on the panel. During further inspection, it turned out that the torque converter failed and the clutches were burnt. Also, there was an outdated drum housing design on the car that has been updated in newer models because failures were found in the old design (which was in my care). I have a letter of findings from the transmission shop that inspected the car and they indicated that the transmission in my eclipse failed quicker than it should have. Mitsubishi should have issued a recall on the old drum housing designs that are part of the transmission because this may be one of the reasons why my transmission failed prematurely.

Filed Mar 23, 2001 · Transmission · CA

Transmission blew up at 43,000 miles. 2nd transmission keeps having problems. Jerks into gear and sometimes gets stuck in gear. Oil pan has a leak has been fixed two times now.

Filed Jun 10, 1999 · Transmission · VA

Automatic transmission failed resulting in lock up 13 days after purchased new. Mjs

Questions about the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse transmission failure

Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

6 of 120 owner complaints about the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse (5%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1999.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

There are 0 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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