1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about 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 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1% of the 136 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.
“Engine check light was coming on and vehicle was losing gas. Check valve had gone bad and needed to be replaced. Also, dealer said that if in an accident it would't rollover, it could catch on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #884360, filed 2001-03Related 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 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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.
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