1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Complaints
13
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#11 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
#21 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
#31 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | 1 | — | — | — |
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