Complaints
220
Crashes
31
Fires
5
Injuries
12
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Crash-related:13
#215 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Avg mileage:109,204 mi
Crash-related:2
#314 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:60,000 mi
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 16 | 13 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 15 | 2 | — | 109,204 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 14 | — | 1 | 60,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 11 | — | — | 19,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | 2 | — | 71,250 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 5 | — | — | 126,667 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 51,850 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 76,360 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 | 1 | — | 122,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | 1 | — | 261,362 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 | — | — | — |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
16
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,204
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
60,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,250
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,667
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
SEATS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,850
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,360
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
122,000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
261,362
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
WHEELS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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