1990 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE
The 1990 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1990 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1990 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE, potentially affecting up to 53,168 vehicles.
Recall 98V311000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 53,162 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD IN THE CARIBBEAN. IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OF THESE VEHICLES, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH TAKATA BELT BUCKLES, THE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTONS, WHICH ARE MADE OF ABS PLASTIC MATERIAL AND MARKED "PRESS," CAN BREAK, ALLOWING PIECES TO FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: IF PIECES FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, THE BUCKLE MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, FAILING TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
View full details →Recall 98V069003 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 6 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP CAUSING THE REAR WHEELS TO ALSO LOCK WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH. AN NHTSA RECALL, #98V069001 WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONCERNING, THE POWER TRAIN: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HOWEVER, THE RECALL DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT OFFER A SECOND REPAIR WITHOUT CHARGE UNDER THE RECALL.
Safety Rating for the 1990 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE
- 1990 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE (current)
- 1991 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE — 2 complaints
- 1995 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE — 7 complaints
Other MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN Models
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MONTERO — 21 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT — 19 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MIRAGE — 7 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN DIAMANTE — 4 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE SPYDER — 3 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN NATIVA — 2 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN EXPO — 1 total complaint
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN SPYDER — 1 total complaint