1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 49 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 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 6% of the 49 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.
“Idle speed control motor failed for the second time in the life of the car (that I am aware of). Dealer told me that this was a common problem and they could not do anything for me except sell me a new part ( $250.00 ). The manufacturer knows about the problem and does nothing to fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #734458, filed 2000-10“Vehicle would surge and check engine light came on and the engine died while driving. Dealer contacted and no response to registered letter. Vehicle cannot be driven. Several repair attempts however continues to surge.”
NHTSA complaint #830286, filed 1998-11“Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly when applying brakes. Consumer had to turn vehicle off for it to come to a stop. Please provide additonal information.”
NHTSA complaint #899283, filed 2001-11Vehicle 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 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse
21 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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