Mitsubishi Eclipse overheating problems

Filed Sep 21, 2015 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving approximately 70 MPH, there were white fumes emitting from the hood of the vehicle as an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was overheated. The failure recurred on one occasion. The vehicle was taken a dealer where it was diagnosed that the unit breaker and the water pump needed to be replaced and the head gasket needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2011 · Acceleration, Brakes · 172,000 miles · VA

While driving northbound on 95 in virginia (about 20 mins outside of richmond) my 2002 mitsubishi eclipse's accelerator became stuck. The car ended up overheating and the brakes failed (the front driver rotor actually ripped apart) before I put the car into neutral.

Filed Feb 12, 2007 · Lights · 87,300 miles · KY

Wiring harness for headlamps overheated and melted, resulting in both headlamps failing. Neither regular or high beams work. Repair cost $300. Apparently this is a common problem. Mitsubishi should repair this design defect at its own expense.

Filed Feb 22, 2005 · Lights · 53,000 miles · IL

I have a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse. I had a defective headlight wiring harness that overheated and melted.I had it replaced at schaumburg mitsubishi. I do not have the old part.

Filed Aug 11, 2004 · Engine · IL

My car has been overheating, and burning coolant. My mechanic inspected the car and found a faulty head gasket. Mechanic claims he sees this a lot in the eclipse. This is an expensive replacement job, and manufacturer will not warranty it.

Filed May 19, 2004 · Engine · 83,000 miles · RI

October 20, 2003 I purchased a 1997 eclipse gst from city limit auto in johnston, ri. March 14, 2004 I was driving home when a small click formed in 1st and 2nd gear after reaching 3,500 rpms. With-in minutes the click developed into what sounded like a small hole in the exhaust, probably the cat. Not wanting to risk it I pulled off the next exit to bring the car to my friend's house and have it towed. A street away from his house (doing 10mph in 1st gear), the noise grew into a loud constant electrical buzzing or clicking noise, no high oil presue on the dash light or gauge and no overheating according to gauge, with-in 5 seconds the oil pan blew, white billows of smoke puffed out and the engine seized. I tried to turn the car over, but all it did was clink, and when I got out I found a large oil puddle under my car. I went back to the dealer, but he refuses to fix it. I don't know the exact reason the engine blew, for lack of money, but after reading some websites I have concluded it was either the fuel pump, oil pump, or crankwalk. E-mail [email protected] with any info. For full story go to http://www.vpstreet.org/index.php?page=city thank you.

Filed May 7, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · 28,776 miles · CA

I purchased my car new from modesto mitsubishi. At the time it was noted that the sunfroof molding was not installed correctly and was to be replaced. I started having problems with overheating, electrical malfuntions, mirrors, clock, casette door defect, also sunroof opened only while getting on highway. I took vehicle to dealer, and ended up having to rent a car for about 3 1/2 weeks while they replaced warped head. When I picked up my car, the sunroof molding still not replaced, the car stereo I was told they had to order, the sunroof I was told was ok. I worked 2 hours from home making it difficult to make arrangements for vehicle to be left again.when I did call and question the stereo I was told that it had been sent back and the and that they would have to keep it. Again I would have to rent vehicle. The most recent reccuring issue is the ungodly mold smell coming from driver and passenger door, the car cuts out while trying to excellerate onto freeway, pass vehicles, going up roads. While getting on freeway I have tried to excellerate finding myself flooring gas and not being able to achieve more than 20 miles per hour with oncoming traffic, same as going up hill. My paint has started oxidizing in white spots throughout hte vehicle and when I took to dealers 3 weeks ago, explained smell I was told the smell was from airconditioner propably and then asked how many miles I had on car regarding paint. Then aked to come back in an hour. This is after I had called earlier and told to bring in. Regardless of miles it is the same year as every other 2000 with out spots. And it has been kept kept it in my garage since april 2002 other than leaving 2 times a day to pick up child at schoo and occasional road trips. I have been driving a second vehicle. I feel very apprehensive when I go to dealership due to them saying they are not going to do anything. I have sent car in with 2 seperate people getting the run around as well.

Filed Apr 30, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 81,000 miles · OH

Had recall done for lateral arm, dealer informed me head gasket was blown, two weeks later both door handles broke off, maybe the door handles shouldn't be made of plastic. The car has been through two alternator belts in the last two years. The car overheats and it melts them right off. You buy a product from mitsubishi so you dont expect it to be made by chrysler. My sister drives a dodge avenger and we have the same exact engine, and guess what happened to it ---a blown head gasket. Maybe you people should stand behind your product and fix the ever so common problem. Everyone I know who drives an eclipse has a blown head gasket. I am very unhappy and will never buy a car from mitsubishi again.

Filed Jul 5, 2002 · AL

A/c suction hose failure/coolant leaked out. Right out of warranty.

Filed Jul 2, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · FL

I was sold this car as a mitsubishi, it has a chrysler engine one step up from a neon. If I would have wanted a neon by chrysler I would have purchased 2 for the price I paid for my eclipse. The lower bearings went out. I have extended warranty. At 68,000 miles the radiator cracked, computer and alternater went out causing my car to overheat immediately and the engine wouldn't restart until it had cooled. Was hard to restart. It had slick 50 treatments 4 times during its life. It also has had 3 faulty clutches.