NHTSA investigationRQ98007
Investigation RQ98007: 1990–1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- May 11, 1998
- Closed
- Aug 28, 1998
- Model years
- 1990–1998
Subject
Transfer case leakage
Component: Power train › Automatic transmission
Summary
The transfer case of the all wheel drive (awd), mitsubishi galant, allegedly leaks oil causing one or more wheels to lockup; or the inability to transmit engine power to the drive wheels.the vehicles have the same transfer case design as the eclipse vehicles which have been recalled for the same alleged defect.
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
- 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse129 complaints
- 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse136 complaints
- 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse159 complaints
- 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse307 complaints
- 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse34 complaints
- 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse36 complaints
- 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse49 complaints
- 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse54 complaints
- 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse46 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.