1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
59
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
The 1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE has received a total of 59 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift (13 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (5 complaints), and Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive (5 complaints).
Recalls for the 1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE, potentially affecting up to 708,041 vehicles.
Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
View full details →Recall 06E065000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 3,593 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED 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.
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
View full details →Recall 98V069001 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 24,275 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 →Recall 95V103004 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 658,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE...
View full details →Recall 90V106002 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
| 26 vehicles affected
Defect: DILUTED PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED ON THE WINDSHIELD OPENING FLANGES PRIOR TO WINDSHIELD GLASS INSTALLATION WHICH WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE RETENTION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.
Consequence: WINDSHIELDS WOULD NOT PREVENT EJECTION OF VEHICLEOCCUPANTS DURING A VEHICLE CRASH, WHICH CAUSES SERIOUS INJURIES AND FATALITIES.
Remedy: REPLACE WINDSHIELDS, ASSOCIATED PARTS, AND PRIMER.
View full details →Recall 90V056002 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
| 367 vehicles affected
Defect: OPERATION OF SUNROOF IN "NON-STANDARD" MANNER MAY CAUSE MALE HINGE DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER.
Consequence: THE SUNROOF GLASS COULD DETACH FROM THE ROOF AND RESULT IN INJURY TO OCCUPANTS OR PERSONS IN THE VICINITY, ESPECIALLY IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Remedy: REPLACE MALE HINGE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION TO INCREASE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER RETENTION ABILITY.
View full details →Recall 89V128000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 5,510 vehicles affected
Defect: WIRING HARNESS FOR THE HEADLAMPS MAY BREAK DUE TO THE STRESS CREATED BY THE HEADLAMP POP UP DEVICES.
Consequence: BREAKAGE OF THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSES LOSS OFHEADLAMP ILLUMINATION WHICH COULD HAVE A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: HEADLAMP WIRING HARNESS ROUTING WILL BE MODIFIED AND DAMAGED WIRES REPAIRED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
59 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT IT HAS BROKEN TWICE IN HIS VEHICLE. HE STATES THAT IF THIS BREAKS IT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE JUST STOPS AND SHUTS OFF. *KB
CONSUMER STATES THAT LEFT HEADLIGHT IS SHORTING OUT. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
HEADLAMP FAILURE DUE TO WIRING HARNESS MALFUNCTIONING. CONSUMER WAS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT SINCE THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON RECALL. *YH....*AK
THE TIMING BELT WAS ON RECALL. HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE RECALL. CONSUMER THEN FOUND OUT ABOUT THE RECALL, AFTER THE REPAIR WAS MADE.*YH
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR WAS INOPERATIVE. *YH
View all Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB9622003R — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT QUALITY SYNCHRONIZER KITS. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
- 1989 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — 13 complaints
- 1990 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE (current)
- 1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — 65 complaints
- 1992 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — 65 complaints
- 1993 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — 44 complaints
- 1994 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — 53 complaints
- 1995 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — 440 complaints
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- MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 940 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT — 708 total complaints
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