1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 12%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 12% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Day time appx. 60-80 mi. From el paso, tx , lic. Driver driving appx. 70 mi. P/hr (80 mi. Day is speed limit) just before chk. Point sierra blanca, front passenger side tierod breaks causing a major 1 car rollover injuring 3 people (1 w/minor injuries, 1 serious injuries, 1 critical injury). 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse gs totaled. 2 of injured requiring continued medical care. Hatchback came up, shattered glass in hatch and side panels.”
NHTSA complaint #10188914, filed 2007-04, 15,500 miles“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 1998-07Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 12 | 10% |
| 1998 | 12 | 9% |
| 1997 | 16 | 12% |
| 1996 | 27 | 17% |
| 1995 | 47 | 15% |
| 1994 | 4 | 12% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 6 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse
10 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSeat belts
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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