2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE Power Trainaxle Assembly Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Trainaxle Assembly Issues in the 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
2 power trainaxle assembly complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Trainaxle Assembly Complaints
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT BEGAN AS A NOISE AND THEN THE ENGINE AREA CAUGHT ON FIRE. THEY WERE NO UNUSUAL INDICATORS BEFORE THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS BURNED VERY BADLY. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS LEFT UNDETERMINED, AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY'S SALVAGE YARD. THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER WHERE NOT CONTACTED BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE INSURANCE COMPANY PROVIDED THE CONTACT A REPORT OF A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE REPORT STATED A HOSE DEFECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER COULD HAVE CAUSED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLING UNIT AND LINES TO LEAK OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. THEREFORE, THE FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLING HOSE COULD CAUSE TRANS AXLE PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTED THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.*AK
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 38 MPH RIGHT REAR AXLE BROKE, AND CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOST. VEHICLE CRASHED, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE. DRIVER'S SON SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES. NO DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE AS TO REASON FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
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Air Bags
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Tires
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Engine
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Power Trainclutch Assembly
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Seat Belts
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Seats
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Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
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Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
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Visibilityglass Siderear
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
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1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater
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Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
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Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspension
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Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
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Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
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