1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse suspension problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
12
Suspension complaints
9%
share of all complaints
—
median reported incident mileage
2 / 0
crash / fire reports
What owners report
“"takata recall" I have replaced my control arms about 4 times now in the past 2 years. I have it fixed and then the squeaking always comes back lasts about 6 months then the lower ball joint breaks. Last time it broke I was going about 40 mph, it was very scary. The picture I sent was taken on…”
filed Feb 26, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V421001 · Dec 18, 2000
Suspension problems in other Eclipse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Eclipse | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Eclipse | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Eclipse | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 Eclipse | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 Eclipse | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 Eclipse | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 Eclipse | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 Eclipse | 12 | 10% |
| 1997 Eclipse | 16 | 12% |
| 1996 Eclipse | 27 | 17% |
| 1995 Eclipse | 47 | 15% |
| 1994 Eclipse | 4 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.