Worst 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Automatic Transmission
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Suspension:Front
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 1 | — | — | — |
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1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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