2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse transmission problems

Filed Nov 16, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · TN

I almost got into a accident because it's late sobits really hard to see because the headlights u cnt see any at all at night I can use a flash light out the window and see better like that but on top of that my car just decides to up and stall on me and not wanna start back and it had melted my crankshaft sensor wires and I guess it just decided to also mess up the wiring on my camshaft sensor I literally had to wire up the wires straight around the plug on both just to make it home it was cold out and all I really love my car but I'm spending more money than I've got just tryna keep it running and between that and the lights that's gonna get sum1 hurt or killed if not fixed I was on a backroad had no service to call anybody for help and I was right between 2 blind turns

Filed Jan 30, 2019 · Transmission · 177,908 miles · TN

Was driving home from work and came to a stop. Tried to shift into 1st and could not do so. Had to turn off my car to shift into gear to avoid grinding. Had a hard time going from 1st to 2nd as well. Once arriving home could not shift into reverse. Seems like the gears were trying to strip and a horrible grinding was occurring. I have been driving a stick shift for almost 30 years and this is the first time I have ever had this problem. Had to turn off my car to shift into reverse to get into my driveway to park. Tried the next day to drive my car...did the warm up due to cold weather, and again could not shift into any gears while my car was running. As soon as I turn the ignition off I could shift just fine. I've researched to try and figure out the problem and each solution equates to paying a lot for repairs. I'm upset because I cannot afford a new car at this time and I need a reliable vehicle for my job. Seems this is a problem with this particular year the eclipse was manufactored, and nothing is being done. A definite recall is needed for this well-known problem.

Filed Oct 20, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · IN

2001 mitsubishi eclipse. Consumer writes in regards to exterior lighting recall, entire fuel system replacement recall, power train, automatic transmission cooling unit and lines recall issues. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, they only had one recall applicable to his vehicle, which was for the sun visor on the passenger side. However, the consumer stated the gas tank is leaking and has many welding issues.

Filed Apr 4, 2016 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving at 25 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 05/11/16*lj the consumer stated repair was made on 04/13/2016.

Filed Mar 24, 2016 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving at 65 MPH, the transmission failed and all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2010 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 50 MPH the wave spring within the transmission broke. The contact was able to drive the vehicle onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The dealer stated that when the wave spring broke it caused damage to the transmission pump. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer stated that there were no related recalls. Mitsubishi upgraded the wave spring since they were familiar with the failure. The failure was not an isolated incident. The failure and current mileages were 117,000.

Filed Feb 28, 2008 · Transmission · 71,498 miles · NE

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact was unable to shift the vehicle. The vehicle went into the neutral position. She had the vehicle towed to her residence. The dealer stated that the automatic transmission needed to be replaced. The replacement was made approximately 30 days before the last failure, the contact was informed that the valve was sticking in the transmission. The dealer performed a flush, which corrected the failure for approximately 800 miles. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 71,555 and failure mileage was 71,498. Updated 3/18/08 *cn updated 03/18/08

Filed Oct 6, 2006 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · AL

Six months after I bought my used 2001 mitsubishi eclipse gs I noticed it was sometimes hesitant to shift into second gear. I placed gear oil in my manual transmission that a certified mitsubishi mechanic said would be okay. For two to four weeks it was fine. As I was driving to work, I am stopped a at red-light. When I proceed to go on green I attempt to shift from 1st to 2nd at about 3500-4000 r.p.m., I am unable to engage 2nd gear and have to shift immediately to 3rd. I have contacted my local mitsubishi dealer service department and have been told that it is a bad synchro. I have no warranty and have to pay the full cost of repair.

Filed Mar 17, 2006 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · ND

I have a 2001 eclipse gt (v6) and I have had to change the transmission twice already. I live in minot nd were it snows. The first time my transmission jacked on me I was stopped at a light. Their was snow on the ground so when the light changed to green my tires slid a like and the grab the payment as that happened I heard a big thump. My car felt like an axle mess up or the clutch. The car behind me almost hit me do to the lack of movement from my vehicle. I was not that for from me house so I drove it home but one block a way my tranny ended up blowing a hole in the bottom of the case. The hole size was about the size of a soft ball. My speed was about 15 MPH. So get home and I check it out. I find gears all shattered inside and what ever had fallen out. So now I buy a used tranny with some 65000 miles on it, I have had that one for a bout one year with putting 7000 miles on the tranny. Again there is snow on the ground. I am getting off of work and there is snow on my tires. The many road is cleared of snow so I drive out of the parking lot and my tires spin as I hit the pavement and the same thing happens. The tranny slips in gear so I got it to the shop and come to find out that the differential had shattered the spider gears. I have spent 3000 dollars on two trannies with in one year span.

Filed Dec 8, 2005 · Transmission · CA · fire

Dt: the contact stated the vehicle caught on fire. It began as a noise and then the engine area caught on fire. They were no unusual indicators before the fire. The vehicle was burned very badly. The cause of the fire was left undetermined, and vehicle was towed to the insurance company's salvage yard. The dealership and the manufacturer where not contacted because the warranty expired. The police department was notified and a report was taken. The insurance company provided the contact a report of a possible cause of the fire. The report stated a hose defect from the manufacturer could have caused the automatic transmission cooling unit and lines to leak over a period of time. Therefore, the fluid leakage from the cooling hose could cause trans axle problems and smoke if the oil contacted the front exhaust pipe.