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1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse Engine problems

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 14% of all its complaints, most recently on March 5, 2001. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

After purchased the consumer noticed that the vehicle burned 1/2 quart of oil per 1000 miles, now the vehicle burns more than 1/2 quart per 1000 miles and the consumer is now adding 1 quart of oil almost every week, the dealer refused any assistance because the vehicle was out of warranty. Nlm

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 560064
BrakesEngine & cooling

Vehicle displayed a lound clunking noise and smoke was coming form engine. Upon inspection by the dealer consumer was informed that crankshaft was defective.*Ak it was determined that the brakes were ther problem and were replaced. *Yh

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 868407
Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrain

Transmission gears were slipping. Also, engine died while driving due to defctiv etiming belt. This is the second timing belt needed for this vehicle. *Ak

Filed Engine and engine cooling · Power trainNHTSA 849210
Engine & cooling

Oil pressure fails to register above 25% when in idle. Dealer notes that engine is basically a throwaway. They quoted approximately $3,600.00 For full replacement. It is not in their best interest to rebuild unit as cost would be much to high to justify to the customer. They stated that many other vehicles have run into the same issue.

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 712437
SuspensionEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainWheels & tiresEquipment & accessories

Vehicle completely cuts off while driving, no warning lights, no prior indication at all, traveling speed 60-65mph. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *Ak vehicle experiences vibration and pulls to the right. Consumer states vehicle is experiencing shifting problems. A/c was blowing hot air, dealer replaced a/c lines and compressor. Banging and clanking noises from valve cover area, dealer diagnosed as an internal engine problem and installed short block and replaced the timing belt. Dealer has replaced the iacs solenoid for the stalling problem, however vehicle continues to stall. *Slc

Filed Incident Suspension · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Tires · EquipmentNHTSA 825743

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