1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission went out at 83,000 under normal use. This car was not in the recall but I believe it was a manufacturer defect.*ak”
filed Apr 5, 2001
“I just bought this car and drove it about a week and the transmission went out on me now I'm stuck with a lemon and no one want's to fix it. To take advantage of someone like this should never cross anyone's mind. Can you please help me in this matter thank you, dale lynne hartshorne”
filed Oct 30, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt
9923010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt
9922003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 1999Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt
TSB9723015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1997
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 1994 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.