2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE
The 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE, potentially affecting up to 135 vehicles.
Recall 00V299003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 135 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
Consequence: PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH REAR RIMS AND THE FRONTAL PASSENGER SIDE RIM WERE BENT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, IN INCLEMENT WEATHER WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND OFF. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *TC
Safety Rating for the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE
- 1996 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE — 1 complaint
- 1997 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE — 1 complaint
- 1998 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE — 7 complaints
- 1999 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE — 2 complaints
- 2000 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE — 4 complaints
- 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE (current)
- 2003 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE — 2 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