1989 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1989 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 50.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 50.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 1 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Power Steering Fluid | 1 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv): 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch: 1; Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal: 1; Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Power Steering Fluid: 1; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2004: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10093673 · 2004-10-06 (October 6, 2004)
WE BOUGHT A "CERTIFIED" CAR FROM LIBERTY AUTO PLAZA (ON THE WINDOW STICKER IT INDICATED THAT IT WAS CERTIFIED AND THAT THERE WAS A 57 POINT SAFETY INSPECTION DONE AND IT PASSED, AS WELL AS A 3 MONTH 3,00 MILE WARRANTY) 2 DAYS AFTER HAVING THE CAR, WE WERE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING AND THE BRAKES, SO WE BROUGHT IT IN TO BE CHECK OUT. THERE ARE OVER $3,000 WORTH OF PARTS TO MAKE IT A SAFE CAR, NOT INCLUDING THE LABOR AT $95 PER HOUR TO FIX. THEY WERE EVEN BAFFLED BY CERTAIN THINGS, SO THEY SUGGESTED WE TAKE IT TO THE LIBERYVILLE …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10093673 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 724262 · 2000-06-20 (June 20, 2000)
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 724262 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.