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1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 307
- Received Jan 1995 to Feb 2017
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Engine suddenly shuts off while driving35 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Airbags fail to deploy in crashes20 complaints · 6.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Ball joints wear out and fail16 complaints · 5.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #00V421001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
- Recall #99V066001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 44 crashes, 9 fires, 20 people injured, 2 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1996 | 36 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 42 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 307 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 35 | 11% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 20 | 6.5% | – | |
| Ball joints wear out and fail | 16 | 5.2% | – | NHTSA recall #00V421001, #99V066001 |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 14 | 4.6% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 13 | 4.2% | – | |
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 12 | 3.9% | – | NHTSA recall #96V158001 |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 10 | 3.3% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 10 | 3.3% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 9 | 2.9% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 9 | 2.9% | – | |
| Manual clutch wears out or fails early | 9 | 2.9% | – | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 9 | 2.9% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 8 | 2.6% | – | NHTSA recall #94V149002 |
| Horn fails with airbag warning light | 7 | 2.3% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 7 | 2.3% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 7 | 2.3% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 5 | 1.6% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 4 | 1.3% | – | |
| Spark plugs blow out of cylinder head | 4 | 1.3% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 4 | 1.3% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #00V421001December 18, 2000567,432 vehicles affected
suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water Can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which Can cause the ball stud to corrode.
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99V-066.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.
NHTSA recall #99V066001April 5, 1999307,000 vehicles affected
suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water Can intrude.
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
NHTSA recall #98V069001March 26, 199824,275 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case Can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
This condition Can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. If oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. If there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. If the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
NHTSA recall #96V158001August 27, 19965,731 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline
The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
NHTSA recall #94V149002August 8, 1994458 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
The headlamp support panel Can develop a fatigue crack where the anti-lock brake system (ABS) hydraulic unit is attached, allowing the hydraulic unit to fall down.
Loss of braking Can result if the ABS hydraulic unit falls. This Can result in a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will connect the ABS hydraulic unit attachment point at a rigid portion of the headlamp support panel with a bracket and reinforce the headlamp support panel by adding a back plate.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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