2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse body problems

Filed Mar 28, 2020 · Body, Engine · 130,000 miles · NY

1) a common issue according to the forums and facebook groups, the strut towers rust through which presents a safety issue when considering that the suspension is connected to the steering which could put an individual or others on the road at risk 2) yet another common issue, the dash and associated bezels crack over time. There has been no solution or alternative to complete replacement from anyone, including (I'm sure) mitsubishi.

Filed Aug 28, 2016 · Body · WI

Car body paint both clearcoat and paint slowly peeling off car body. This has been happening in the last three plus years. The car needs to be repainted.

Filed Sep 29, 2015 · Body, Suspension · 171,021 miles · CA

The car makes a sound in the rear when I make a turn.the turning radius is very bad.I wouldn't do a u turn with it.the other issue is that the A/C stopped working on a very hot day.when I turned on the A/C the car turned off this almost caused a accident due to the sudden stop.the dashboard is all cracked.other than that the car seems good.everything else about the car I do like.the paint is peeling off and there seems to be some rust.

Filed Feb 10, 2009 · Body · OH

Black 2000 mitisubshi eclipse brought brand new by myself. There is some kind of defect in the paint causing it to fade to white and then fade completely to the bare metal. This is just in spot along the hood, roof and trunk. This vehicle has not been wrecked and has never been anywhere were an "acid" of other type of damage could happen to it. I have seen numerous other black eclipses with this same problem. I have talked with an owner of the same type year make and model as mine and she has the same problem.

Filed Jul 10, 2008 · Body · 30,000 miles · IN

Bought a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse new. About 3 years later noticed the paint was starting to come off the roof. Took it to the dealership and they said sorry it is not covered, it was probably due to hot texas sun. They did not even log the complaint. That dealership closed later on. Now my paint is off over most of the car and is very ugly. It is down to the metal. I am embarrassed to drive it but tell anyone who will listen that while still under warranty, mitsubishi refused to repaint it. Also all the dashes crack in them. Mine within the first 3 years. There are too many complaints about the black paint on many of the 1999-2005 for there not to be something done about it. My car is almost 9 years old and still has less the 60,000 miles on it. Please someone help all of us drivers with black mitsubishes. I will never buy another.

Filed Apr 25, 2008 · Body, Electrical · VA

2000 mitsubishi eclipse with a shock rupture due to rust. Consumer states that it is rare that rust in that amount happen on the interior of the vehicle. She states that the manufacturer was not going to investigate her claims. *kb the consumer discovered 3 recalls for her make, model and year for her vehicle. The consumer stated she had already experienced the failures of the recalls. The column switch was replaced because the unit would not self-cancel nor would it cancel manually. The switch would not reset in an off position which caused the lights to remain on once the vehicle had been turned off. The steering wheel vibrated frequently, even when traveling on a straight highway. The consumer also had repeated problems with the engine not starting and always assumed the problem was the battery which the consumer had replaced multiple times. The low oil pressure lamp illuminated frequently, even when the oil was not low. The recall was only for v6 engine's, however the consumer experienced the same problem with her 4 cylinder engine. Recall numbers 99v333001, 99v305001 and 00v225001.

Filed Apr 10, 2008 · Body · 89,000 miles · VA

I have experienced multiple problems with my 2000 mitsubishi eclipse. I assumed they were all just normal wear and tear until my most recent incident - the cover to my shock, passenger side, completely rusted exposing my shocks and allowing them to pop up, denting my hood and remaining exposed while I drive. Since this is such an unusual problem, I began investigating the other issues and they are all related to multiple recalls issued on my vehicle. I contacted mitsubishi to alert them to the defect(s) as well as encourage them to alert other owners of the same model. It took them less than a week to decide not to investigate my car. They haven't even seen the damage. I offered to send photos and they were declined. They didn't even want a licensed mitsubishi dealer to inspect my car. I think their lack of interest and concern is irresponsible and dangerous.

Filed Aug 20, 2007 · Body · 80,000 miles · GA

I have a black 2000 mitsubishi eclipse. Problem1: the hard plastic dashboard deck has cracked all the way across it's width into 3 pieces. The car was never in a wreck or subjected to any unusual forces that would cause it to crack. The replacement cost and especially labor to replace it is expensive. I suspect the plastic used for the dashboard deck is not uv resistant and is breaking down and becoming brittle from exposure to the sunlight. Problem 2: around 1-1/2 years ago or maybe longer, the paint or primer on the hood, cab top and trunk lid started bubbling up into rough 'cancer' spots that began fading and turning white. They start with a small spot and then rapidly grow across the entire surface. My trunk lid and roof is almost completely covered and the hood is about 50%. The paint on the rest of the car has not exhibited the same problem so far. I have now noticed that nearly every 2000 black eclipse I see is exhibiting the same paint failure. It appears to me that there was a defective lot of primer or paint used for that model and year.

Filed Jul 10, 2007 · Body · 48,000 miles · NY

Clearcoat failure on mitsubishi eclipse 2000 all bubbling up also the dash is cracking and falling apart.

Filed May 11, 2007 · Body · FL

Owns a black mitsubishi eclipse 2000 and the paint was peeling badly around the sun roof, the doors, and the hood was gone. I had the spoiler replaced when it was under warranty back in 2002, and now that was peeling already. *ak I am wondering what I can do this get this problem corrected. Also the dashboard is falling apart. I have never seen a car fall apart like this.