1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1% of the 159 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.
“For no apparent reason, while driving 60 MPH, hood flew open. Driver was able to pull off the road safely. Safety latch did not hold the hood. Vehicle was taken to a body shop for repairs. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #854925, filed 2000-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 33% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 7 | 6% |
| 1998 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 9% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse
27 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsEngine cooling
26 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsTires
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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