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1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
13%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 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 13% of the 46 complaints for this model year.

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 2000-10

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200622%
20031210%
200223%
2001147%
2000114%
19991815%
19982116%
19974130%
19962616%
19955919%
1994515%
1993822%
1992816%
1991815%
1990613%

Other parts of the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Transmission and drivetrain
25 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Wheels
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