1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 15%of 34 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 engine cooling of the 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 15% of the 34 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.
“Oil pressure fails to register above 25% when in idle. Dealer notes that engine is basically a throwaway. They quoted approximately $3,600.00 for full replacement. It is not in their best interest to rebuild unit as cost would be much to high to justify to the customer. They stated that many other vehicles have run into the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #712437, filed 1999-09“After purchased the consumer noticed that the vehicle burned 1/2 quart of oil per 1000 miles, now the vehicle burns more than 1/2 quart per 1000 miles and the consumer is now adding 1 quart of oil almost every week, the dealer refused any assistance because the vehicle was out of warranty. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #560064, filed 2001-03“Transmission gears were slipping. Also, engine died while driving due to defctiv etiming belt. This is the second timing belt needed for this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #849210, filed 1999-09“Vehicle completely cuts off while driving, no warning lights, no prior indication at all, traveling speed 60-65mph. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. Vehicle experiences vibration and pulls to the right. Consumer states vehicle is experiencing shifting problems. A/c was blowing hot air, dealer replaced A/C lines and compressor. Banging and clanking noises from valve cover area, dealer diagnosed as an internal engine problem and installed short block and replaced the timing belt. Dealer has replaced the iacs solenoid for the stalling problem, however vehicle continues to stall.”
NHTSA complaint #825743, filed 1998-07Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 12 | 10% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 14 | 7% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 18 | 15% |
| 1998 | 21 | 16% |
| 1997 | 41 | 30% |
| 1996 | 26 | 16% |
| 1995 | 59 | 19% |
| 1994 | 5 | 15% |
| 1993 | 8 | 22% |
| 1992 | 8 | 16% |
| 1991 | 8 | 15% |
| 1990 | 6 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse
10 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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.
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