1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 6% of the 54 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.
“When I step on the gas pedal all the way the throttle gets stuck at 2500rpm. I had to use my e brake to stop the car so I can get under the hood to turn the throttle cable back by hand.”
NHTSA complaint #707835, filed 1999-06“When first starting out at 20mph transmission would shift from one gear to another. Then would slow down & pick up speed. Gas pedal would stick. Happened after timing belt was replaced due to high idling. When brakes are applied they would pulsate. Interfering with braking ability due to rust & warping. Vehicle would vibrate at 55mph. Vehicle was unbalanced.”
NHTSA complaint #850963, filed 1999-10Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 6% |
| 1991 | 3 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse
19 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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