1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 36 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (33% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Lately the 1993 mitsubishi eclipse 1.8l has been not cranking up after it gets hot . I have changed the throttle position sensor and the coolant temperature sensor with no luck on either of those . So the other day around 5/10/07 I was about three miles from my house heading into town by myself and I hear a tick/spark come from around the dash and the car just shuts completely off and I had nothing . No throttle . No power steering . Nothing !!! I barely made it off the road . *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · May 2007
“When rear ended at a stop driver's seat belt did not restrain the consumer. This caused the consumer's head to hit the steering wheel. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Sep 2004
“While driving automatic transmission doesn't shift properly from the first gear to the second gear, won't shift, and makes noise. Dealer notified. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2003
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“Engine has failed, causing consumer to replace engine once and repair it twice.consumer is adding 2 -3 quarts of oil every 500 miles. Periodically, vehicle runs rough and sluggish. Dealer is aware of problem, but an independent mechanic has been servicing the problem. Please provide more information.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2002
“While driving vehicle 55 mph rear two tires locked up. Vehicle was moving uncontrolably. Vehicle moved about 100 feet until consumer was able to stop vehicle, skid marks occurred on street. Please add additional information. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2001
“Hood latch broke. The hood flew up, almost causing driver to lose control of vehicle. The hood cracked part of the windshield and bend the top of vehicle.”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jun 2001
“When drivng and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop timing belt broke off from engine, causing major damage to engine. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noted entire engine needed to be replaced. Please provide any further details. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2000
“I took the vehicle to a mechanic and he said that the thrust bearing had failed causing the motor to spin 2 rod bearings. He also siad this is a common problem for the 93-99 cars known as "crankwalk" and the only way to fix it right is to install a motor from a 90-92 car. I have reshearched the "crankwalk" and found many other owners are trying to get mitsubishi to recall the cars affected since this is a saftety issue that could lead to engine lockup at highway speeds.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2000
“Car surges continually...while driving at slower speeds and also when in gear. Vehicle scan indicated oxygen sensor. Oxygen sensor replaced...problem still exists. 3 auto repair shops could not locate the problem. Additionally, car stalls when put into gear and also when driving.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 2000
“My car was bought from an individual that I know, and it was garage kept.I do the same,.but the top of the car is fading so badly...bad paint job...and the rear is the same..is there a recall on the paint jobs on my car? I need to have it painted...but cant really afford it...but it should not be fading like it is...and chipping....I took it to a body shop and they said no way it should be like that....so can you help me?”Owner report · Structure · Jan 1999
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Remedy: 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 COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1993 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most complained-about area is power train (33% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 137,000 miles or less.
Does the 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting:headlights. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.