1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Electrical System Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
2 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
BATTERY DISCHARGES OVERNIGHT AND ELECTROAUTOS CANNOT FIND ANY ELECTRICAL LEAKAGE BUT THEY SUSPECT THE STARTER SYSTEM DEVICE (AN OBLONG DEVICE THAT NEEDS TO BE PRESENTED TO A RED LIGHT TO GET THE STARTER TO FUNCTION). THE BATTERY HAS BEEN CHANGED SEVERAL TIMES BUT LEAKAGE CONTINUES. DUE TO AGE, NO SENSORS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO CHECK IT. VEHICLE IS STATIONARY IN GARAGE.
1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE, UNIT 1 WAS TRAVELING EAST ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE NEAR THE 54 MILEPOST. UNIT 1 FILLED WITH SMOKE. UNIT 1 PULLED TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER AND STOPPED. THE DRIVER OF UNIT 1 EXITED AND OPENED THE HOOD AND OBSERVED FIRE. THE DRIVER OF UNIT 1 WAS CHARGED WITH OVI. BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0046-89)*JB UPDATED 04/22/11 *BF
Other 1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
12 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
10 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
7 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
6 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
6 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Wheelsrim
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint