1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 5% of the 129 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.
“Whenever it rains or if vehicle is taken to car wash, water and rain will leak into passenger compartment. Problem was noted more on passenger's side then driver's side. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #879790, filed 2001-02Related 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 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
28 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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