1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Vehicle Speed Control Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Vehicle Speed Control Issues in the 1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
5 vehicle speed control complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Vehicle Speed Control Complaints
BRAKES: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH, TRUCK AHEAD OF THE ECLIPSE HAD COME TO STOP, APPLIED BRAKES AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. CAR ACCELERATED AS IF THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, KEPT PUMPING BRAKES, BUT CAR KEPT ACCELERATING. WHEN BRAKES FINALLY KICKED IN CAR SLID UNDERNEATH TRUCK, DEMOLISHING FRONT END AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
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THREE INSTANCES OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION; VEHICLE'S RPMS WOULD JUMP TO 3500 AND BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD. HAD TO THROW THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL TO AVOID A COLLISION. *AK
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WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED AND DRIVER DEPRESSES FOUR WAY FLASHING BUTTON, THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAGES AND VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN. THIS IS COMMON ON THIS VEHICLE.
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CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 70 MPH, WENT UP TO 80 MPH, NEARLY CAUSED CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, DEALERSHIP HAS NOT FOUND CAUSE. *AK
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DRIVING ABOUT 5-10 MPH INTO PARKING LOT; VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED; ABLE TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLES BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL; TOOK TO DEALER; COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM. *AK
Other 1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
15 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
12 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
6 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Wheelsrim
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint