2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse: engine stalls while driving

5 of the 308 complaints about the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 93,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2007
1
2005
1
2003
5
2002
1
2001
7
2000
5
1999
5
1997
5
1996
8
1995
29
1994
3
1993
3
1992
3
1991
1

What owners say

Filed Aug 1, 2008 · Fuel system · 49,000 miles · MS

Vehicle stalled in heavy traffic and would not re-start. Upon troubleshooting reason for no fuel supply, found burnt connector pin on fuel pump housing. Fuel pump tested good. Heat from poor connection has melted the top of the fuel pump housing. I can smell gasoline vapors. Sparking connections or hot, melted parts in this area is a problem. I have photos to document damage. This is a fire hazard!

Filed Apr 30, 2008 · Engine · 110,000 miles · FL

When putting car under full throttle, intake manifold splits at the part where it connects to the throttle body. This causes engine to shut down while driving, including loss of power steering, etc. Can be very dangerous. Replacement of manifold is $300+ for labor and $600+ for parts. Many others with same engine type (4g64) have had exact same problem.

Filed Jul 20, 2006 · Electrical · 93,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled completely without warning. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer where the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem. The vehicle was then taken to a private repair shop, where the mechanic was also unable to determine the cause of the problem.

Filed Aug 9, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · PA

I have 2 complaints. My wheels were also dented and fractured upon inspection and had visible wear to my tires. Two different garages had stated to go to the dealer and check on it. They of course said there was no problem and just to buy new rims at $385.00 each or tires. Of course, after buying tires a few times, I just bought after market rims. The second complaint, is I have had visible corrosion on the battery cables on my car for years and asked the dealer if there was a reason so much is gathering, they advised no. Well, I have replaced the battery and still am having the same problems such as: air conditioner goes out with the light blinking, car does not start, or while driving it will stall as well as run very sluggish. I have asked repeatedly if there is a problem and they stated not for my car, due to the date made. I find this a little odd, I have all the same problems of the 2000 eclipse, however, my car was made "during the dates". My car is a 2000 eclipse gt and my battery wires have shown visible signs of corrosion for years and not being a mechanic how would I have though anything different than changing the battery, as well as getting new tires and new after market rims for the same price as stock rims.

Filed May 17, 2003 · Engine · 29,000 miles · UT

Car stalled at a stop light for no reason and had difficulty starting again. While driving, car would suddenly lose then regain power. Has happened 6 times while driving in the last 3 days.