2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,264miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2% of the 99 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,264 miles.
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.
“2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse spun 3 main bearings, has a worn clutch at 28,000 miles. I have never replaced the clutch in my '88 mazda, which currently has 190,000 miles on it or any of the previous manual transmission vehicles I have owned. Mitsubishi reps denied the warranty due to aftermarket part (cold air intake) the clutch being worn and from what they claim as spirited driving. I did not pay $30,000 for a car to take out and drive it like a maniac. This is a car that I take very good care of and change oil every 3,000 miles religiously, and have it serviced regularly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10222679, filed 2008-03, 28,529 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the catalytic converter failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10632395, filed 2014-09, 124,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10173901Dec 19, 2013Due to variations in production, certain exhaust manifold mounted catalytic converters may experience catalyst layer separation on affected vehicles. If this occurs, the MIL will…
- 10054659Dec 1, 2013Mitsubishi: see document search button for owner letter. Certain exhaust manifold mounted catalytic converters will experience catalyst layer separation due to production…
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10019921Apr 1, 2006Freeze-frame data for misfire conditions.
- 10018808Dec 1, 2005Corrected scheduled maintenance table for intake valve clearance inspection - service manual revision.
- 10018807Dec 1, 2005Warranty & maintenance manual correction concerning intake valve checking and adjustment.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 12 | 10% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 14 | 7% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 18 | 15% |
| 1998 | 21 | 16% |
| 1997 | 41 | 30% |
| 1996 | 26 | 16% |
| 1995 | 59 | 19% |
| 1994 | 5 | 15% |
| 1993 | 8 | 22% |
| 1992 | 8 | 16% |
| 1991 | 8 | 15% |
| 1990 | 6 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
71 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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