1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 3% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles.
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.
“I have a black 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse rs the clear coat is totally coming off of the car leaving white spots all over. The car is suppose to be black but it looks like a dalmation.”
NHTSA complaint #10171217, filed 2006-10, 120,000 miles“Engine check light illuminated indicating a problem with head gaskets. Dealer replaced head gaskets. However, engine check light remained on. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #8000989, filed 2001-12“This component is part of a recall (sr-99-002) and the dealer (miami lakes Mitsubishi) refuses to replace this part at no charge.. Please help. No afety defect listed in the summary.”
NHTSA complaint #734000, filed 2000-10Related service bulletins
- 10211530Apr 7, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 17% |
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 8 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 6% |
| 1990 | 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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