1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eclipse years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 307 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse. That ranks 2nd out of 18 Eclipse model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (59 complaints, 19%), typically at around 108,000 miles. Complaints mention 44 crashes, 9 fires, 20 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 307owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 44complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 59 | 19% | 108,000 | “head gasket” (12%) | — |
| Power Train | 48 | 16% | 129,250 | — | — |
| Suspension | 47 | 15% | 134,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 46 | 15% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 39 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 32 | 10% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 | 7% | 93,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 4% | 35,700 | — | — |
| Structure | 12 | 4% | 144,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 10 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Risk: This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline
Problem: The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
Risk: If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: 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.
Risk: Loss of braking can result if the abs hydraulic unit falls. This can result in a vehicle accident.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Lower contrtol arm ball joint (RQ00015) — opened Aug 2, 2000, closed Apr 20, 2001, led to recall 00V421001.
- Transfer case leakage (RQ98007) — opened May 11, 1998, closed Aug 28, 1998, led to recall 98V168001.
- Transfer case lockup (EA98002) — opened Jan 30, 1998, closed Apr 30, 1998, led to recall 98V069001.
- Transfer case lockup (PE97040) — opened Sep 4, 1997, closed Jan 30, 1998.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was getting on the freeway when i lost control of my vehicle out of no where, luckily i was in the middle of the on ramp and not in freeway traffic yet. My vehicle pulled toward the drive side, i quickly pulled e-brake turned my wheel opposite of traffic and braked. The car started fish tailing…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that when attempting a turn or driving over a road bump, the vehicle would make a squealing and popping noise. Also, the vehicle would pull to the left abnormally. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 00v421001…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the transfer case suddenly locked up. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated that the transfer case had leaked which caused the failure. The manufacturer stated that the repair for recall…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse. The transfer case leaks and when is placed into drive. The vehicle makes a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that his vin was not included in recall 98v069001 power train: automatic transmission. Therefore he will need…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 50 mph, the transfer case failed. The contact called the manufacturer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 98v069001 (power train:automatic transmission) and the representative stated that she was unclear if the vehicle was previously…
Other Mitsubishi Eclipse years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Eclipse | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 Eclipse | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Eclipse | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Eclipse | 42 | 1 |
| 2008 Eclipse | 71 | 1 |
| 2007 Eclipse | 107 | 4 |
| 2006 Eclipse | 99 | 4 |
| 2005 Eclipse | 6 | 3 |
| 2004 Eclipse | 14 | 4 |
| 2003 Eclipse | 124 | 3 |
| 2002 Eclipse | 73 | 2 |
| 2001 Eclipse | 209 | 7 |
| 2000 Eclipse | 308 | 7 |
| 1999 Eclipse | 120 | 2 |
| 1998 Eclipse | 129 | 4 |
| 1997 Eclipse | 136 | 3 |
| 1996 Eclipse | 159 | 4 |
| 1995 | 307 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 59 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Eclipse model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.