Mitsubishi Eclipse transmission failure problems

Filed Mar 24, 2016 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving at 65 MPH, the transmission failed and all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Filed Dec 24, 2008 · Transmission · 90,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns 1997 mitsubishi eclipse. Since purchasing the vehicle in 1997, the vehicle's speed has not exceeded 35mph. On three occasions, a mechanic adjusted the transmission timing; however, the failure continued to occur. The insurance company stated that it was best to crash the vehicle since the cost for a new transmission was equivalent to a new vehicle. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2007 · Engine, Transmission · MD

1992 mitsubishi eclipse needs a new transmission, new engine, and cooling system. **cc

Filed Nov 20, 2006 · Lights · WV

A few things to complain about... My head light on the left the adjuster was broke on it when I purchased the car so my headlight shines down, also on the left side the bumper light everytime I change the bulb it goes out within 24 hours, also my turn signal switch broke, I had to purchase a new one, I purchased my car from renn kirby I was not told about the recall nor was it installed I had to install it myself... Transmission went out after 60000 miles, what can I do about this please email me.. [email protected].

Filed Feb 23, 2004 · Transmission · OH

I was driving home from work on the highway when my transmission went out of gear I was in the process of passing a long line of trucks and had to pull off into the left side breakdown lane and was nearly hit by numerous cars due to sensors in the car shutting the transmission off due to transmission failure. I have replaced 4 transmissions in the last 2 years and am getting rid of this car as soon as possible. Its a very reliable car except for the transmissions, they are total junk and mitsubishi should recall all of them. They definately are a safety hazard and I have had transmissions lock up on me going through intersections just about colliding into other vehicles. Im surprised that car hasnt caused a wreck yet.

Filed Oct 9, 2003 · Transmission · 32,311 miles · UT

Manual transmission - car seize when shifting into 5th gear. Dealer stated that someone that serviced the car must have drained the gear lube oil down to 1 pint. I had the car towed to a transmission shop. They discovered that is was not the gear lube oil but the rod that pushes out when shifting from to gear was to long and had been chipping away at the transmission. After 2 months of fighting with the dealer and mitsubishi directly - they still refuse to pay. This was a factory defect. Would like to know if anyone else has had a similar experience. If I had let the dealer replace the transmission I would never had known the real cause.

Filed Jul 27, 2003 · Locks, Transmission · 42,500 miles · WI

Manual transmission failure. Stick shift would pop out of 5th gear on occassion and then started to pop out of gear in 4th then complete transmission failure. Car has less than 43000 miles on it. I've heard of several other people with this same problem. Also drivers side door handle fell off, again heard several other people with same problem. Obviously a defect.

Filed Jan 7, 2003 · Transmission · 83,500 miles · CA

My 99 eclipse has now 84,000 miles. On november 8 2002 my automatic transmission lost third gear, I had it replaced and now the second transmission went out. The first transmission had the input and output speed sensors replaced twice along with the ignition box. The transmission I have now the dealer states,"the code reads faulty over-drive solenoid but my technician believes it is internal." I have had all the maintenance completed in compliance with the owners manual and still have problems with my vehicle.

Filed Sep 14, 2002 · Transmission · VA · crash

My daughter and I were traveling between 60 &65 at 6:30am may 21, 2002 when I noticed a loud noise coming from the bottom of the car, instantaneously the front wheels locked up and the car went into a spin. (the 5 speed transmission through a gear out the bottom of the housing causing the front wheels to lock) I was able to control, in as well, hit a bank causing minor damages to the passenger side fender. (est. $350.00). Prior to this incident, there were no warning signs, completely unaware. I spoke to mitsubishi on may 24, 2002 to see if this was an issue and how to solve this from happining again. They were professional and after 15 conversations with 15 different people, they advised me that it was not their responsability, that the car's warranty had expired and that they had no complaints on this transmission. I investigated this further to find that three local mitsubishi dealers service department managers told me that they have replaced these transmissions in the eclipse, that the pin works loose causing failure. I decided to have my car fixed and buy a new transmission. I contacted a local repair shop pride & joy auto repair (540‑633‑0202). They evaluated the condition and called mitsubishi to find out that these transmissions were on back order until sept. 30, 2002. I have been without my car for 3 months. Nlm

Filed Aug 18, 2002 · Transmission · TX

Automobile was purchased with complaints about transmission not working properly. Dealer supposedly checked out the situation, and stated nothing was wrong. Transmission failed less than three months later with transmission repair shop stating susspect previous repairs had been made on the car with the signs of some water damage. Also the auto was sold with an expired inspection sticker.