1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse power train problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse — 54% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1990 mitsubishi eclipse with automatic transmission problems. Consumer states that it has broken twice in his vehicle. He states that if this breaks it could cause a serious accident because the vehicle just stops and shuts off. *kb”
filed Dec 17, 2007
“Consumer noticed large amount of fluid under vehicle. Dealer repaired transfer case twice, but vehicle was still leaking. Dealrr refused to repair . Please provide further information.*ak”
filed May 15, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt
TSB9723015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1997Manual transaxle shift quality synchronizer kits. *tw
TSB9622003R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 1996
Power Train problems in other Eclipse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Eclipse | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Eclipse | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 Eclipse | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Eclipse | 6 | 6% |
| 2003 Eclipse | 20 | 16% |
| 2002 Eclipse | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 Eclipse | 19 | 9% |
| 2000 Eclipse | 17 | 6% |
| 1999 Eclipse | 25 | 21% |
| 1998 Eclipse | 28 | 22% |
| 1997 Eclipse | 22 | 16% |
| 1996 Eclipse | 16 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.