Investigation PE05007: 2000–2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Feb 10, 2005

Closed

Jun 8, 2005

Model years

2000–2001

Subject

Headlights failure

Component: Exterior lighting › Headlights › Concealment devices

Summary

Improper installation of the original equipment headlight connector can cause increased terminal resistance and overheat the headlight connector.this problem can affect independently either headlight but does not cause simultaneous failure of both headlights. The problem also does not affect front parking lamps.as a result, the complaints typical report single failure of one headlight.there are no crashes or loss of vehicle control reported.a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse209 complaints
• 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse308 complaints