1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%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 6 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 4% of the 159 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“I have experienced nothing but problems with the body shop personnel at little rock dodge, and the service department at little rock Mitsubishi in handling this matter. It has been a month, and I still haven't been able to get any answers, unless , I count the lies that I've been told by your so called trained professionals. I would appreciate it very much if someone would be honest and not prejudice , and help me out. If I honestly thought that this matter was not a safety issue, I would not be going through all of this; and I definitely wouldn't be without transportation for a month. …”
NHTSA complaint #717246, filed 2000-01Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 14 | 7% |
| 2000 | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 9% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
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 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsEquipment
5 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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