Mitsubishi ECLIPSE electrical problems
69 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
1,801 owner complaints analyzed
30 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 to 2012 model years. Data snapshot: . 687 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
69 of 1,801 complaints match this topic (3.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 719130 · 2000-02-23 (February 23, 2000)
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER-SIDE DOORS ACTIVATED SWITCH FAILED CAUSED A SHORT-CIRTUIT AND DRAINED THE BATTERY EACH TIME I CAME TO A STOP. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PART FAILURE PROBLEM (BOTH SWITCHES IN A 6 YEAR OLD CAR!) AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING IT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 719130 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 983766 · 1996-04-30 (April 30, 1996)
THE WIRING HARNESS BY THE FAN MOTOR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 983766 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10049856 · 2003-12-02 (December 2, 2003)
WITHOUT ANY PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 96,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10049856 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10113430 · 2005-03-04 (March 4, 2005)
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN A PARKING SPACE AT 2 AM. THE FIRE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE AND BURNT THE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. CONSUMER FELT THAT THE FIRE WAS DUE TO A DEFECT DESCRIBED IN THE FUEL RECALL 96V158001. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10113430 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 485340 · 1995-05-24 (May 24, 1995)
INTERMITTENT STALLING WHILE DRIVING AFTER REPEATED ELECTRICAL REPAIRS. *SKD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 485340 at NHTSA ↗