Mitsubishi Eclipse knocking problems

Filed Mar 7, 2012 · Tires, Wheels · 30,000 miles · NY

I have goodyear eagle rs-a p35/45r18 tires on my eclipse, the car has less than 30,000 miles on it. As I was driving to work front tire blew out due to the sidewall separating from the tread! I had no idea until a mechanic at my work looked at my other front tire and saw that it was starting to separate also! The tires still have half of their tread life remaining and it also caused for my rim to be scratched. In addition, it was noted that at some point the other front tire is going to blow out so at this point my car is a ticking time bomb.

Filed May 2, 2005 · Engine · 33,000 miles · CT

The consumer heard a knocking in the engine. This is the second time he has taken it to the mitsubishi dealer approx. 4 months ago and they were suppose to have replaced the engine.

Filed Dec 19, 2004 · Engine · 112,000 miles · FL

(1) ticking noise from the crankshaft pulley area with the clutch depressed. Kind of a swooshing tickey noise. This is the crankshaft position sensor trigger plate rubbing on the crankshaft position sensor. (2) stalling when the clutch is depressed. The trigger plate and crankshaft have been moving so much that the trigger plate is wearing through the sensor. Car lost power steering and put me and my family in danger.

Filed Jun 29, 2004 · Engine · 85,000 miles · OK

Lifter ticking at 85000 miles. Over $1000 to replace lifters. Have not yet replaced the old ones. Many people have said have same problem and the new lifters are revised. So why not change faulty old style ones?

Filed Aug 27, 2003 · Suspension · 30,000 miles · TX

Front suspension lower control arms ball joint. Loud knocking sound evident on drivers side. Wheel base on drivers side is 1998" while passenger side is still at 1999" previous recall concerns did not state which lower control arm to be replaced. Dealer replaced the smaller straight arm and not the l-shaped one. The lower l-shaped arm ball joint controls the wheelbase when seperated could send the vehicle airborn by wheel to frame contact.

Filed Mar 23, 2002 · Engine · CA

Dealer replaced lifters at 34000 miles due to ticking, other consumers also complain about lifter tick. I have added mystery oil and prolong to oil and nothing seems to help.

Filed Feb 12, 2002 · Engine · CT

When starting there is a constant oil leak under vehicle. Also, a loud knocking noise, mechanic stated there was a malfunction within engine head gasket.

Filed Oct 5, 2001 · Engine · MD

White smoke comes out of the tail pipe when vehicle is running. Engine is knocking and oil has to be put in vehicle every 3 days. Took to dealer, and they have not found cause.

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Brakes · FL

Vehicle does not brake correctly. Minor accident because of the ABS system. A knocking noise with floor board vibrations when making turns also occurs. Dealer has attempted 3 repairs and decided to void the manufacturers warranty by accusing customer of tampering with sensors. No further help from dealer or manufacturer. Dangerous and deadly vehicle!

Filed Nov 14, 2000 · Engine · IL

I took the vehicle to a mechanic and he said that the thrust bearing had failed causing the motor to spin 2 rod bearings. He also siad this is a common problem for the 93-99 cars known as "crankwalk" and the only way to fix it right is to install a motor from a 90-92 car. I have reshearched the "crankwalk" and found many other owners are trying to get mitsubishi to recall the cars affected since this is a saftety issue that could lead to engine lockup at highway speeds.