2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
4 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints
#8015222
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VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO LOSING POWER OR SHUTTING DOWN WHILE BEING DRIVEN 40-50 MPH. DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO DETECT CAUSE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
CONSUMERS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING, NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING THROUGH AIR CONDITIONING VENTS, VEHICLE LOOKED TO BE ON FIRE, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT HAD CAUSE THE FIRE. *AK PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE ENGINE WOULD START, AIR CONDITION WAS INOPERATIVE,SUNROFF WAS INOPERATIVE, MIRROR WERE INOPERATIVE, EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS INOPERATIVE NEEDED TO BE READJUSTED,FOG LIGHTS STAYED ON EVEN WITH THE KEY OUT OF IGNITION, WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS INOPERATIVE, CARGO COVER WAS LOOSE, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING
I WAS SITTING IN THE CAR WITH IT IDLING EATING DINER. I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND WENT INSIDE AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPT. WHEN I RETURNED THE CAR WAS INGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. MY INSURANCE CO HIRED A FIRE INVESTEGATOR TO INVESTIGATE. IT WAS DETERMIND TO BE A MFG. DEFECT THAT IS ALL THE INFORMATION I WAS GIVEN. MY INSURANCE CO. IS ALLSTATE AND THEY PAID THE CAR OFF AND OF WHAT I OWED ON THE CAR. I LOST MY DOWN PAYMENT OF 2,000 DOLLARS. I DON'T THINK I SHOULD OF LOST ANYTHING ON SOMETHING THAT WAS THERE FAULT. I TALKED TO THE MITSUBISHI CO SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY TOLD ME SORRY MY TOUGH LUCH AND MY LOSS. I WOULD LIKE ANY HELP YOU COULD GIVE ME ON THIS. THERE WERE NO POLICE ON THE SEEN BUT THE FIRE DEPT. MADE...
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WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, ALL OF A SUDDEN SPEED DROPS FROM 5O MPH TO 20 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO EXIT OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE SENT A CERTIFIED LETTER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. A NEW ENGINE AND A NEW COMPUTER CHIP WERE PUT INTO THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Other 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Problem Areas
Wheelsrim
93 complaints
Wheels
35 complaints
Structure
17 complaints
Tires
15 complaints
Structurebody
14 complaints
Unknown Or Other
13 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
10 complaints
Electrical System
8 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
8 complaints
Exterior Lighting
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
6 complaints
Air Bags
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
4 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
4 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
4 complaints
Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Structureframe And Members
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Wheelsmulti Piece
1 complaint