1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 15%of 307 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 15% of the 307 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Cap of driver's side rear strut tower failed. Car skidded because the spring and shock were released. Replacement parts were secured from dealer which advised this is a recurring problem with this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10168497, filed 2006-09, 156,000 miles“The car was recalled last year,we took it to murphy Mitsubishi in pelham,alabama and we were refused service.three weeks later the control arm ball joint broke and my wife had an accident costing us hundreds in damages.”
NHTSA complaint #746869, filed 2001-06“The contact owns a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse turbo gts. When the tires were aligned, the mechanic stated that the wheels were falling off of the vehicle due to the suspension:front: control arm lower ball joints and that they appear as though they were not replaced. The dealer provided proof that the lower ball joints were replaced. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 152,000. The engine size is not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10190201, filed 2007-05, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that when attempting a turn or driving over a road bump, the vehicle would make a squealing and popping noise. Also, the vehicle would pull to the left abnormally. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 00v421001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint), but was advised by the dealer that the VIN was not associated with the recall. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 149,000 and the current mileage was 149,300. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10430253, filed 2011-10, 149,000 miles“The consumer received a recall notice # 00v421001. While on his way to the dealer driving approximately 55 MPH, the front left ball joint broke, he lost control of the vehicle and skidded off the road into a cornfield. When he went to dealer, they told him that they would not service the vehicle for the recall or cover the damages.”
NHTSA complaint #10105539, filed 2004-12Related recalls
- 00V421001Dec 18, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt…Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1995–1999, Galant 1994–1998, Eclipse Spyder 1997–1999 +1 more
- 99V066001Apr 5, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt…Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1995–1996, Galant 1994–1996, Spyder 1996
Related service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Suspension: 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 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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