1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 12, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 5, 2013
Steering problems in other Eclipse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Eclipse | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Eclipse | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 Eclipse | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 Eclipse | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 Eclipse | 11 | 4% |
| 1998 Eclipse | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 Eclipse | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 Eclipse | 9 | 6% |
| 1995 Eclipse | 10 | 3% |
| 1994 Eclipse | 2 | 6% |
| 1991 Eclipse | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 Eclipse | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.