EquipmentPart report
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 136 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 equipment of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1% of the 136 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.
Related service bulletins
- 10169006Nov 26, 2019This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703Jul 30, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130469Feb 26, 2018This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170070Jul 29, 2015This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment…
- 10170099Mar 5, 2013This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 9% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Engine cooling
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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