1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems & reliability
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (3 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 13 | 36% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 22% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 11% |
| Structure | 4 | 11% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 8% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 6% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% |
| Child Seat | 1 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Lately the 1993 mitsubishi eclipse 1.8l has been not cranking up after it gets hot . I have changed the throttle position sensor and the coolant temperature sensor with no luck on either of those . So the other day around 5/10/07 I was about three miles from my house heading into town by myself and I hear a tick/spark…”
Vehicle Speed Control · filed May 15, 2007
“When rear ended at a stop driver's seat belt did not restrain the consumer. This caused the consumer's head to hit the steering wheel. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”
Seat Belts · filed Oct 4, 2004
“While driving automatic transmission doesn't shift properly from the first gear to the second gear, won't shift, and makes noise. Dealer notified. *ak”
Power Train · filed Oct 14, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE
Recall Query RQ98007 · opened May 11, 1998 · closed Aug 28, 1998 · led to recall 98V168002
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
Engineering Analysis EA98002 · opened Jan 30, 1998 · closed Apr 30, 1998 · led to recall 98V069002
- TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
Preliminary Evaluation PE97040 · opened Sep 4, 1997 · closed Jan 30, 1998
Technical service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT253 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 26, 2019
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
TSB-19-00-008 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 30, 2019
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT237 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2018
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
TSB-13-42A-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 29, 2013
Information regarding cylinder head gaskets for remanufactured short blocks. *tt
TSB9911007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1999
Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt
TSB9723015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1997
Mut-ii scan tool warranty. *tw
TSB9700005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 1, 1997
New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd
TSB9711002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
Antenna tightening torque. *tw
TSB9654012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1996
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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