Mitsubishi Eclipse stalling problems

Filed Apr 2, 2025 · Electrical · KS

Warning lights turn on then automatically turn off while driving

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 May 4, 2017 · Transmission · 89,200 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the rear wheels seized. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transfer case was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per an unknown recall. The failure mileage was approximately 89,200.

Filed Feb 13, 2012 · Transmission · 95,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the vehicle would idle low, causing it to stall intermittently. The dealer advised the contact to replace the manifold. The manufacturer was aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. No repairs were performed. The failure mileage ws 95,000 and the current mileage was 99,450.

Filed Oct 2, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 68,000 miles · NC

This vehicle suddenly started stalling whether idling, accelerating, or coasting. It would then have trouble starting and run fine again. After taking it to the mitsubshi dealership on western blvd in jacksonville, nc, they could not diagnose it but found in their data base that there is a tiny part in the crank shaft that could cause this problem. After waiting a week for parts they realized they had the wrong tool. Another week waiting for the tool and the new part did not fix the problem. Another week of keeping my car they replaced the fuel injection regulator with a used part, this did not fix it. Another week with a new fuel injector. Now it does not stall but I cant get gas in the gas tank, the car smells like gas, there is still occasional stalling, and the new timing belt they put on screeches with the first start of the day everyday. The gas tank problem is found to be that the valve is stuck in the full and closed position and whole new gas tankis recommended. Another two weeks and still waiting on the gas tank. My car has been in the shop since august 22nd and it is now october first and my car is still unsafe to drive and waiting for parts. How is it that mitsubishi can allow their service department to take this long, cost this much, and to return a vehicle to the customer in worse shape than it was given? I paid for all of these new parts and labor, and still have a vehicle that I cant use. Also, as a side note, it is black which means the cheap factory clear coat is coming off, the AC leaks on the driverside floor, the trunk does not open when you pull the lever...these are all things that should not be expired on an 03 vehicle and are so common with this vehicle. This is not acceptable.

Filed Oct 2, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 68,000 miles · NC

This vehicle suddenly started stalling whether idling, accelorating, or coasting. It would then have trouble starting and run fine again. After taking it to the mitsubshi dealership on western blvd in jacksonville, nc, they could not diagnose it but found in their data base that there is a tiny part in the crank shaft that could cause this problem. After waiting a week for parts they realized they had the wrong tool. Another week waiting for the tool and the new part ddid not fix the problem. Another week of keeping my car they replaced the fuel injection regulator with a used part, this did not fix it. Another week with a new fuel injector. Now it does not stall but I cant get gas in the gas tank, the car smells like gas, there is still occasional stalling, and the new timing belt they put on screeches with the first start of the day everyday. The gas tank problem is found to be that the valve is stuck in the full and closed position and whole new gas tankis recommended. Another two weeks and still waiting on the gas tank. My car has been in the shop since august 22nd and it is now october first and my car is still unsafe to drive and waiting for parts. How is it that mitsubishi can allow their service department to take this long, cost this much, and to return a vehicle to the customer in worse shape than it was given? I paid for all of these new parts and labor, and still have a vehicle that I cant use. Also, as a side note, it is black which means the cheap factory clear coat is coming off, the AC leaks on the driverside floor, the trunk does not open when you pull the lever...these are all things that should not be expired on an 03 vehicle and are so common with this vehicle. This is not acceptable.

Filed Dec 27, 2010 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the transfer case suddenly stalled and locked all four wheels; he was unable to get the vehicle to move. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who informed the contact that he needed to replace transfer case and that they could not assist with repair expenses as the vehicle was not included in recall 98v069001 (power train: automatic transmission). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 1, 2008 · Fuel system · 49,000 miles · MS

Vehicle stalled in heavy traffic and would not re-start. Upon troubleshooting reason for no fuel supply, found burnt connector pin on fuel pump housing. Fuel pump tested good. Heat from poor connection has melted the top of the fuel pump housing. I can smell gasoline vapors. Sparking connections or hot, melted parts in this area is a problem. I have photos to document damage. This is a fire hazard!

Filed Apr 30, 2008 · Engine · 110,000 miles · FL

When putting car under full throttle, intake manifold splits at the part where it connects to the throttle body. This causes engine to shut down while driving, including loss of power steering, etc. Can be very dangerous. Replacement of manifold is $300+ for labor and $600+ for parts. Many others with same engine type (4g64) have had exact same problem.

Filed Jun 16, 2007 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · FL

Car will completely shut off while driving down the road. Will have to try to restart the car in the middle of the road. , .several mechanics and even the mitsubishi dealership had hooked it up to the computer, and they will not get any readings for the problem. They said it was because of build up in the exhaust, and they cleaned it out, and not even 5 miles down the road it stalled again. Replaced belts,gaskets,spark plugs and hoses. They said there was nothing wrong with it. Well if there was nothing wrong with it I wouldn't be scared to drive it without getting into an accident.