1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 11% of the 46 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The timing belt was on recall. However, the consumer was not notified of the recall. Consumer then found out about the recall, after the repair was made.”
NHTSA complaint #568047, filed 2002-10“Timing belt failed at 40000 when it's supposed to last for 60000 miles and caused major damage to the engine, consumer is requesting dealer to pay for a replacement engine.”
NHTSA complaint #555682, filed 2000-10Related recalls
- 89V128000Jul 31, 1989Wiring harness for the headlamps may break due to the stress created by the headlamp pop up devices.Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990, Plymouth Laser 1990
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 25% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 33% |
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 | 5 | 7% |
| 2001 | 19 | 9% |
| 2000 | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 | 8 | 7% |
| 1998 | 9 | 7% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 9 | 6% |
| 1995 | 46 | 15% |
| 1994 | 3 | 9% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 | 5 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 5 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse
25 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology