1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 16%of 307 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 16% of the 307 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,250 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Whiledriving on highway vehicle started to downshift to 2nd gear.and had to shut off the car to get the gears working again. This problem reoccur every time I pull out . I had chance the trasmision twice already.”
NHTSA complaint #10116699, filed 2005-04, 160,000 miles“On routine maintenance, transfer case oil leakage and dangerously low fluid level was detected on vehicle at 103,000 miles. Recall repair had been performed in 1999, however, the problem persists. The problem is identical to NHTSA campaign id number : 98v069001 , except the car is equipped with a manual transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10118031, filed 2005-04, 103,000 miles“- the contact owns a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse. There was safety recall 98v069001 on the automatic transmission. He was told that the safety recall repairs had already been performed on the vehicle. Due to the present mileage on the vehicle the dealer refused to perform the safety recall repairs again. The vehicle was making loud noises, jerking and shaking . The dealer found no oil in the transfer case. The current and failure mileage were both 216,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10187178, filed 2007-04, 216,000 miles“After recall 98v069001 repairs for transfer case was performed the defect recurred, and transfer case was leaking. There was a metal piece in the oil.”
NHTSA complaint #10053430, filed 2004-01, 89,000 miles“There is something wrong with my transmission. I had it serviced as required at the appropriate time. I filled out the above questionaire as much as I could. I contacted NHTSA and they told me to file a complaint by filing out this questionaire. I hope you will look into this problem. I don't have very many miles on this car. The transmission should not need major work or replaced. Thank you-”
NHTSA complaint #723897, filed 2000-06Related recalls
- 98V069001Mar 26, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1990–1998
Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This 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.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 6% |
| 2003 | 20 | 16% |
| 2002 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 | 19 | 9% |
| 2000 | 17 | 6% |
| 1999 | 25 | 21% |
| 1998 | 28 | 22% |
| 1997 | 22 | 16% |
| 1996 | 16 | 10% |
| 1995 | 48 | 16% |
| 1994 | 10 | 29% |
| 1993 | 13 | 36% |
| 1992 | 21 | 43% |
| 1991 | 19 | 35% |
| 1990 | 25 | 54% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
59 complaintsSuspension
47 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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