Mitsubishi Eclipse Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Mitsubishi Eclipse across 13 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (47). The words owners use most often: “ball joint” (41% of reports).
- 139suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 17mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 10%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ball joint: mentioned in 57 of 139 complaints (41%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 24 of 139 complaints (17%)
- Front wheel: mentioned in 7 of 139 complaints (5%)
- Please provide further: mentioned in 7 of 139 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 44 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 139 complaints, 17 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Mitsubishi Eclipse suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Eclipse | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2008 Eclipse | 1 | 1% | 81,000 |
| 2007 Eclipse | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2006 Eclipse | 1 | 1% | 127,652 |
| 2003 Eclipse | 2 | 2% | 132,000 |
| 2002 Eclipse | 1 | 1% | 18,046 |
| 2001 Eclipse | 7 | 3% | 65,738 |
| 2000 Eclipse | 11 | 4% | 100,000 |
| 1999 Eclipse | 12 | 10% | 200,000 |
| 1998 Eclipse | 12 | 9% | 114,539 |
| 1997 Eclipse | 16 | 12% | 103,000 |
| 1996 Eclipse | 27 | 17% | 120,000 |
| 1995 Eclipse | 47 | 15% | 134,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
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
Model years: 1995, 1996
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
After a recent oil change, they informed me that the cross bar was very rusted and looks very unsafe. Upon further research I was informed there was a recall for this problem. I am the only owner and at this time all maintenance is up to date. Because the car has low mileage, I want to keep the car…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the upper strut tower was severely corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or and independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
Power steering pressure hose fell and rubbed on the serpentine spell until it ate a hole in i. I and the traction control is enguageing and disengageing on its own ans my airbag lights are flashing unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel detached from the steering column. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over and had it towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel detached from the steering column. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the passenger side control arm…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mitsubishi Eclipses have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 139 owner complaints about suspension for the Mitsubishi Eclipse. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mitsubishi Eclipse suspension?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The most frequent phrase is “ball joint”, in 57 of 139 complaints, followed by “control arm” (24).
Other Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
- Wheels problems (267)
- Service Brakes problems (216)
- Power Train problems (210)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (206)
- Structure problems (200)
- Air Bags problems (171)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (150)
- Electrical System problems (141)
See all Mitsubishi Eclipse problems.