NHTSA — Air Bags: Frontal Problems

1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse (Page 1 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
20 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
16 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse seat belts / air bags problems

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1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #26

Aug 132003

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • miles

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

Consumer stated while traveling 35 mph vehicle involved in a frontal impact. Neither dual air bags deployed from impact of crash.

- Kernersville, NC, USA

problem #25

Oct 152002

Eclipse

  • miles
The air bags failed to deploy in a head on collision.

- Greensburg, PA, USA

problem #24

Jul 192002

Eclipse

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer was driving 65mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, both driver and passenger airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was considered a total loss. Consumer received injuries including severe back and neck pain, and lacerations to the stomach and shoulder areas.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #23

Dec 012000

Eclipse

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Son was driving vehicle & was turning round a curb when vehicle failed to respond to steering. Steering wheel locked up, lost control of vehicle & hit a fence. Had applied brakes which stopped vehicle suddenly. Driver hit head on windshield due to air bag not deploying. Was able to back vehicle up & steering worked okay. Had emergency room treatment & released.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #22

Oct 102000

Eclipse

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While grand daughter was driving down the street she heard something popping, and right front wheel broke away from vehicle. She was left hanging upside down, and receivied some minor injuries. The air bags failed to deploy during the accident. The dealer did a diagnostic test on the vehicle but the customer never heard from the dealer since then. They could have defaulted.

- Darlington, SC, USA

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problem #21

Oct 122000

Eclipse

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Passenger's side air bag cover is peeling. Dealer notified and informed that the whole air bag unit needs replacement. Manufacturer informed that vehicle warranty was out and nothing could be done. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #20

Apr 262000

Eclipse

  • miles

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

In a front end collision air bags did not deploy, and no injuries were sustained.

- Roselle, IL, USA

problem #19

Feb 292000

Eclipse

  • miles
Was just pulling out of a parking space, while at the same time, a truck was backing up & hit consumer's vehicle. Upon impact with truck, neither air bag deployed.

- W. Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #18

Nov 131999

Eclipse 4WD

  • miles
Involved in a wreck, hydroplaned in extreme rain and hit barrer wall both sides. Front and rear of car smashed. Car totaled, and neither airbag deployed. Luckily no major injuries.

- Gig Harbor, WA, USA

problem #17

Oct 211998

Eclipse

  • miles
Airbag module unit is coming a loose. Took to dealer, and dealer said passenger's side airbag needs to be replaced. Consumer stated one can see airbag. Dealer said it was not under warranty.

- Van Cover, WA, USA

problem #16

Feb 021999

Eclipse

  • miles

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

The vinyl covering on the housing for the air bag on the passenger's side is coming apart. Dealer was notified about the problem. Problem has not been corrected.

- North Charleston, SC, USA

problem #15

Sep 091999

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • miles
Airbag warning light has come on and will not go off. Dealer says driver's side airbag needs to be replaced.

- Jacksonville, NC, USA

problem #14

Oct 011998

Eclipse

  • miles
Due to the sun passenger's airbag opens through the covering which may cause it deploy at any time. This could cause injuries if it were to deploy unexpectedly. Also, air bag light comes on/off.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #13

Mar 231999

Eclipse

  • miles
While driving at 40 mph the vehicle had a direct frontal impact in which driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy. Did not protect the occupant in this accident. Not yet contacted the manufacturer had the same incident before, but dealer could not determine the problem.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #12

Jan 261999

Eclipse

  • miles
While traveling was involved in an accident and air bags did not deploy without indication. Please provide further informaton.

- Olympi, WA, USA

problem #11

Oct 101997

Eclipse

  • miles
When vehicle was involved in a head on crash, hitting a tree, both air bags deployed. Upon deployement, the air bags busted instantly. The driver hit the steering wheel and suffered neck injuries. The vehicle has been totalled.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #10

Aug 101997

Eclipse

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle hydroplaned, hit curve, , damaged under front end, front passenger's/driver's shoulder/lap belts became unlatched, dual airbags did not deploy, front passenger was thrown to rear seat, vehicle totaled.

- Magnolia, CA, USA

problem #9

Aug 081997

Eclipse

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a collision and her air bag did not deploy.

- Indacono, CO, USA

problem #8

Jun 131997

Eclipse

  • miles
While the vehicle parked for about 10 hours, the driver's and passenger's airbags malfunctioned in which the passenger's side airbag deployed, causing a fire with no prior warning or problems.

- Mentone, CA, USA

problem #7

Jan 291997

Eclipse

  • miles
When vehcile was involved in a collision going about (35) or (40) mph with the whole front end damaged there was no deployment of the driver's or the passenger's side air bags.

- Seneca, SC, USA

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