Mitsubishi Eclipse seat belt problems

Filed Apr 16, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 132,958 miles · PA · crash

My car was stolen last year by someone I knew, and was wrecked. After the wreck, myself and pennsylvania state police spoke to the person and he said the accident was caused because the brakes failed to engage as he was making a turn and the right lower control arm failed, which caused the tie rod to snap which punctured through the wheel and out the tire. Damage done to the vehicle confirms this, and I have pictures and documentation to support this claim. Car was left on the side of the road with entire front right suspension detached, cv shaft ripped out from the manual transmission, entire front right wheel hub assembly was ripped off, caliper, brake pads and rotor remained attached to the hub, but were disconnected from the vehicle. The wheel also remained intact on the hub. There was significant front end damage to the bumper, fender, inner wheel hub splash guards, headlight, etc. Air bags did not deploy. His seat belt did not lock on impact. Car was totaled and considered salvage, but I reconstructed it and have over $4,500 invested in repairs that could have been avoided if the brakes and lower control arm worked properly. He was traveling on a side street through a small town around 11pm on a clear, warm night. No other moving cars were on the road at the time, but he did side swipe several parked cars.

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · 156,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that another vehicle that was driving at 70 MPH and crashed into her vehicle causing the vehicle to crash into the vehicle in front. The seat belt failed to retract and the air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the contacts head hit the windshield and bruised her legs. The contact did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contacts house. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000. Djr

Filed Mar 26, 2008 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

I was in a car accident. We were hit on the front corner of the drivers side. We were going 35mph and the other driver was going about that speed. He was turning from the opposite direction and turned right into us. I'm not sure if you would describe it as head on because it was at an angle. The whole front of our car was crushed in. The battery and radiator were pushed up near the dash. I was the passenger. My seat belt didn't lock up and my air bag didn't go off. I hit the rear view mirror and my knees slammed into the dash. I also twisted a vertebrae in my back and bruised or cracked a rib. It's been over 6 months and I still have trouble walking because I have tendinitis in my left knee and I have fluid on my knee from the impact. My fiance was driving. His knees hit the dash and one of them still bothers him. He has injuries to the tendons in his shoulder and he has a 2.8 mm cut in his thoracic spinal chord. His air bag did not go off either. Both of us had horrible bruising from the force of the crash. I believe our airbags should have gone off. The guy who hit us had very minor damage done to his vehicle and his air bags went off.

Filed Jan 30, 2002 · Seat belts · OR · crash · 2 injuries

As I was driving down the road, the driver's door opened without reason. That caused the seatbelt assembly to retract and then, the seatbelt assembly hit me in the eye. This caused me to react and sent me off the road, down an embankment. I was injured resulting in the loss of my left arm.

Filed Apr 25, 2001 · Seat belts · SC

Driver's seat belt buckle will attach, but will not lock, comes loose. Dealership cannot determine reason for this, and stated that buckle assembly would need to be replaced. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Sep 25, 2000 · Seat belts, Transmission · IL · crash

Dealership refused to replace damaged parts that caused other problems with vehicle. Vehicle was involved in an accident, and transmission will not allow vehicle to move. Vehicle is located at dealership. Part failed and caused the vehicle to lock up. *ak the passenger lap belt for seat belt failed.

Filed Apr 14, 2000 · Seat belts · WA

Passenger's side seat belt does not stay locked. When connecting it belt comes back loose. Dealer has not been contacted.

Filed Feb 10, 2000 · Seat belts · NC

When clicking seatbelt into the latch consumer will hear it click. But, it will click right out when pulling on it. Sometimes it will get stuck and you can 't get the person out of it. Took to a dealer, and dealer verified that it was defect, but car was out of warranty.

Filed Apr 21, 1998 · Seat belts · TX

The driver's shoulder seat belt buckle malfunctioned, causing the seat belt to be inoperative, and won't protect the occupant in event of an accident.

Filed May 22, 1996 · Seat belts · CA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was involved in an accident and the driver side seat belt did not lock, consumer had repair work done under recall before accident (95v103004).