1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls
Problem: Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
42,540 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
16,270 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: Certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. The wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved. This condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
Fix: Airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during july 2007. Owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.
222 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash
Fix: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on august 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.
87,745 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Fix: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on july 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
27,176 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Fix: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
61,944 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began may 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo USA at 909-468-3688.
292,000 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Suspension · NHTSA 00V421001 · Dec 18, 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
Risk: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99V-066.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to…
567,432 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Suspension · NHTSA 99V066001 · Apr 5, 1999
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.
Risk: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
307,000 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Power Train · NHTSA 98V069001 · Mar 26, 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Risk: This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. If oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. If there is transfer case oil leakage, affected…
24,275 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
Risk: If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
5,731 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: The headlamp support panel can develop a fatigue crack where the anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic unit is attached, allowing the hydraulic unit to fall down.
Risk: Loss of braking can result if the ABS hydraulic unit falls. This can result in a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will connect the ABS hydraulic unit attachment point at a rigid portion of the headlamp support panel with a bracket and reinforce the headlamp support panel by adding a back plate.
458 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Air Bags · Feb 20, 2017 · 125,000 miles · CA · crash
I was getting on the freeway when I lost control of my vehicle out of no where, luckily I was in the middle of the on ramp and not in freeway traffic yet. My vehicle pulled toward the drive side, I quickly pulled e-brake turned my wheel opposite of traffic and braked. The car started fish tailing right to left because of the drive side pulling and me trying not to allow the…
Fuel/Propulsion System · Feb 20, 2017 · 125,000 miles · CA · crash
I was getting on the freeway when I lost control of my vehicle out of no where, luckily I was in the middle of the on ramp and not in freeway traffic yet. My vehicle pulled toward the drive side, I quickly pulled e-brake turned my wheel opposite of traffic and braked. The car started fish tailing right to left because of the drive side pulling and me trying not to allow the…
Engine · Feb 20, 2017 · 125,000 miles · CA · crash
I was getting on the freeway when I lost control of my vehicle out of no where, luckily I was in the middle of the on ramp and not in freeway traffic yet. My vehicle pulled toward the drive side, I quickly pulled e-brake turned my wheel opposite of traffic and braked. The car started fish tailing right to left because of the drive side pulling and me trying not to allow the…
Suspension · Oct 14, 2011 · 149,000 miles · NC
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that when attempting a turn or driving over a road bump, the vehicle would make a squealing and popping noise. Also, the vehicle would pull to the left abnormally. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 00V421001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint), but was advised by the dealer that the…
Power Train · Nov 5, 2010 · 126,500 miles · PA
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the transfer case suddenly locked up. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated that the transfer case had leaked which caused the failure. The manufacturer stated that the repair for recall 98V069001 (power train: automatic transmission) had previouly been performed in 1998.…
Power Train · Aug 17, 2009 · 100,000 miles · WA
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse. The transfer case leaks and when is placed into drive. The vehicle makes a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in recall 98V069001 power train: automatic transmission. Therefore he will need to pay for the repair. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage…
Power Train · May 14, 2009 · 105,000 miles · PA
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 50 MPH, the transfer case failed. The contact called the manufacturer in reference to NHTSA campaign id number 98V069001 (power train:automatic transmission) and the representative stated that she was unclear if the vehicle was previously repaired according to the recall; therefore, they would not assume…
Power Train · Feb 14, 2008 · 137,000 miles · FL
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the automatic transmission would not shift into gear. He also heard a loud grinding noise while driving various speeds. The dealer stated that the vehicle showed signs of NHTSA campaign id number 98V069001 (power train:automatic transmission); however, the VIN was not included. The contact stated that oil…
Structure · Nov 26, 2007 · 148,000 miles · GA
1995 mitsubishi eclipse. Both outside door handles have broken off just from everyday use. Drivers side when the car was three years old. The passenger side in november of 2007. If they decide to break at the same time you would be trapped inside your car in case of an accident. The replacement cost is about $200.00 per incident to include painting and installation. This seems…
Power Train · Jul 18, 2007 · 144,150 miles · NY
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that his vehicle has manual transmission, but recall # 98V069001 (power train:automatic transmission) applies only to automatic transmissions. He stated that his transfer case has been leaking fluid since the vehicle was purchased. The current and failure mileages were 144,150.
Suspension · May 8, 2007 · 120,000 miles · MI
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse turbo gts. When the tires were aligned, the mechanic stated that the wheels were falling off of the vehicle due to the suspension:front: control arm lower ball joints and that they appear as though they were not replaced. The dealer provided proof that the lower ball joints were replaced. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the…
Power Train · Apr 6, 2007 · 216,000 miles · WV
Tl* - the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse. There was safety recall 98V069001 on the automatic transmission. He was told that the safety recall repairs had already been performed on the vehicle. Due to the present mileage on the vehicle the dealer refused to perform the safety recall repairs again. The vehicle was making loud noises, jerking and shaking . The dealer…