Mitsubishi Eclipse check engine light comes on

Filed May 28, 2024 · Airbags, Engine · 160,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, for unknown reasons, he veered off the road, traveled over a hill, and crashed into a dirt pile. The steering wheel air bag failed to deploy. The contact had previously unplugged, the passenger seat air bag. The air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated. After the crash, the curtain and driver's seat air bag were deployed. The contact noticed the passenger's side rear tire was low and had a slash in the side wall. The contact sustained whiplash and pain, and medical attention was provided. The vehicle was towed to his residence. There was no reported fire or police report. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · FL · fire

Electrical cable for Fuel Pump caught fire. My daughter was able to park and exit the car safely before it combusted but it took 8 minutes for the car to basically explode. I think this is very dangerous for a family with kids or someone that wouldn't be as fast as my kid to get out of the car. We found out the same car/year has a recall but this was not issued to my specific vehicle. https://www.kbb.com/mitsubishi/eclipse/2004/recall/ I requested Mitsubishi Motors to check the car and give me compensation and they denied. We have a case number with them. The car showed the check engine light but we changed spark plug cables and alternator. It seemed fine otherwise.

Filed Jan 29, 2016 · Brakes · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulics) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact experienced a failure with the brakes failing and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Sep 1, 2015 · Fuel system · 185,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that upon refueling the vehicle, fuel leaked out through the fuel neck due to rust. The contact also stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2015 · Body, Visibility · 109,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the hatch back and sun roof had water leakage. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2011 · Fuel system · OH

The service engine light came on. The car has been inspected by two mechanics from different shops; both of which suspect the problem with my fuel system may be related to the fuel system recall for the 2003 mitsubishi eclipse. *tt I contacted the manufacturer to get more information. I was informed that my vehicle had not been serviced for the recall. However, I was also told that my vehicle was not included in the recall, even though it is the same make and model as the recalled vehicle and is having problems in the same category. I am concerned my vehicle may have problems related to the fuel system recall. If so, I would like this issue to be properly addressed.

Filed Feb 15, 2011 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · TN

The service engine light was on and the codes show an evaporative emissions leak. Several service visits did not resolve the problem. Finally it was found that the fuel filler tube was totally rusted out and close to falling off. Apparently this is a fairly common problem with the 2001 eclipse and was causing fule leakage as well as vapor leakage. This could have caused a fire or resulted in the vehicle being disabled. The mechanic said he had never seen a fuel filler tube in such bad shape. Mitsubishi dealer stated they didnt want to deal with the issue due to the high repair cost.

Filed Jan 28, 2008 · Fuel system · 20,057 miles · PA

Check engine light illuminated-dealer scanned code po455 - gross evap. Leak. Tech. Removed and re-installed gas cap, cleared code, ran evap. Test, drove car to set readiness test. Cost $120.00 because pei failed and they had to remove and re-install gas cap. No other parts or fixes offered. Engine light illuminated again 3 months after inspection and so called fix. Concerned since this had been happening for approx. 2 yrs. On and off. When first happened dealership said not to worry most likely will correct itself. Went looking and found campaign 03v442000 - same problem. Called dealer was told my v.I.n. # not included in campaign, but still have problem. Tried to change form to mitubishi-keeps coming up mitsubishi caribbean????

Filed Sep 23, 2007 · Engine · 50,000 miles · VA

Around 50,000 miles about 2001 my service engine light would come on and go off. I call dealership and because I couldn't be seen no earlier than 2 weeks ahead of time I was unable to get a convenient appt. I didn't get the vehicle in the shop until much later. When the light started staying on steady around 81,000 I took it in. I took the vehicle to my local mitsubishi dealership and they charged me over $200 to tell me my computer was no good and a new one would cost $1100 and my warranty on the computer went out at 80,000. I let some time go by and purchased a computer from the junkyard. I then found a place that rebuilt computers. I sent my original computer away. I later got a phone call with the place telling me that my computer had been recalled so I called mitsubishi. They told me there had not been a recall so I called the place back. The guy explained that my computer had the same issue as many others like mine had and that mitsuibishi did not recall them but stop making that type of computer. He did tell me they made a new one and if I could find out what they went over to he could find me one. When I called mits back and explained they told me that the dealership could have over ridden the 81,00 miles since it was so close to the 80,000 and if I went back there I could see if they would do it. Well I called back and spoke to the service manager. He wanted me to do another diagnostic test which I am trying to explain that would not benefit me. I would be paying another $200 plus dollars to be told the same thing that they had already told me or told something different which means I have wasted my first $200 plus dollars. I gave up and have been replacing everything on the car to get it fixed. I have no choice but to use the junkyard computer cause my original one had blown up and it has been an issue every since. My service engine soon light stays on now and it is missing badly. I have changed the oxygen sensors 3 times.

Filed Sep 22, 2006 · Fuel system · 54,645 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated as the vehicle was traveling 40 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, where computer diagnostics reported a major fuel leak that could not be identified. When the manufacturer was notified, the contact was informed that there was a the federal safety agency recall, #(03v442000) on the vehicle regarding the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump, but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.