2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 124 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 latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2% of the 124 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.
“Service technician was unable to pop hood for scheduled oil change. Apparently the hood release cable broke or came loose from the hood latch release mechanism. Technician suggested to take to dealership where they may be more familiar with this problem. Dealership was unable to release hood and stated that front bumper probably would need to be removed by cutting it off to access the stuck hood latch. This would be a $400 minimum repair, not including the oil change, which the owner would be responsible for.”
NHTSA complaint #10158879, filed 2006-06“The passenger side door was equipped with automatic locks which did not function unless supplied with electricity. The drivers' side door unlocked/opened by pulling the handle.”
NHTSA complaint #10009652, filed 2003-03Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 33% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 7 | 6% |
| 1998 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 9% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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