NHTSA — Structure: Body: Roof And Pillars Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Comments

problem #5

Sep 162003

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Owner has hardly ever used the convertible top. The convertible top is separating from the frame, it is bulging out.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #4

Nov 032000

Eclipse

  • miles
Problem with convertible top which will not go all the way down properly, and causing inside damage to top fabric. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and nothing could be done at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #3

Jun 151999

Eclipse

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While the vehicle was parked. Consumer went to put the top down when both brackets bent, causing a failure. Consumer contacted dealer.

- Twin Fall, ID, USA

problem #2

Apr 061997

Eclipse

  • miles
Convertible top weather strip failures.

- Walnut, CA, USA

problem #1

May 241996

Eclipse

  • miles
Convertible top leaks at windshield and driver's side window area. 8ak

- Atlanta, GA, USA

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