Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V069001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 05/15/1989 to 03/06/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 24275 | 04/20/1998 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/26/1998 | 06/16/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. if oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. if there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. if the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin april 20, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TSB0123004 | 02/01/2001 | 01-FEB-01 | 618198 | This bulletin contains corrected diagnostic trouble code 41 (solenoid circuit error - lr) diagnosis charts for revised service manual pages. *jb | 04/10/2001 |
| 9923010 | 10/01/1999 | 6088731 | This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt | 01/06/2000 | |
| TSB9823006 | 04/01/1998 | TSB9823006 | 601497 | Corrected information concerning the underdrive accumulator spring. *yc | 08/06/1998 |
| 97110123013 | 11/01/1997 | 54027 | Accelerating prior to a complete stop, the automatic transmission may shift from third gear to second gear with some harshness. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 01 | 05/01/2001 | 622435 | Subject regarding diagnostic trouble code p1390 pcm relearn. *tt | 10/17/2001 | |
| TSB9913001 | 02/01/1999 | 604262 | Pcm reprogramming & replacement summary (420a engine). *tt | 04/21/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TSB9823015 | 10/01/1998 | 602932 | Concerns with delayed transaxle engagement. *yc | 01/21/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| TSB9723015 | 12/01/1997 | 600571 | Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt | 05/26/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 83 | 06/01/2002 | 636895 | Vehicle technical information regarding manual transmission fluid. *tt | 11/15/2002 | |
| 84 | 07/01/2002 | 636929 | Subject regarding manual transmission fluid. *tt | 11/15/2002 | |
| 9922003 | 10/01/1999 | 6088726 | This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt | 01/04/2000 | |
| TSB9823003 | 04/01/1998 | 601143 | Experiencing poor a/t shift quality. *yc | 07/06/1998 | |
| TSB9622005 | 11/01/1996 | 50606 | Additional manual transaxle shift lever operational inspection - service manual revision. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||
| RQ98007 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/11/1998 | 08/28/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE | 98V168002 | |
| The transfer case of the all wheel drive (awd), mitsubishi galant, allegedly leaks oil causing one or more wheels to lockup; or the inability to transmit engine power to the drive wheels.the vehicles have the same transfer case design as the eclipse vehicles which have been recalled for the same alleged defect. | ||||||
| RQ98007 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/11/1998 | 08/28/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE | 98V168001 | |
| The transfer case of the all wheel drive (awd), mitsubishi galant, allegedly leaks oil causing one or more wheels to lockup; or the inability to transmit engine power to the drive wheels.the vehicles have the same transfer case design as the eclipse vehicles which have been recalled for the same alleged defect. | ||||||
| RQ98007 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/11/1998 | 08/28/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE | 98V168000 | |
| The transfer case of the all wheel drive (awd), mitsubishi galant, allegedly leaks oil causing one or more wheels to lockup; or the inability to transmit engine power to the drive wheels.the vehicles have the same transfer case design as the eclipse vehicles which have been recalled for the same alleged defect. | ||||||
| RQ98007 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/11/1998 | 08/28/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE | 98V069000 | |
| The transfer case of the all wheel drive (awd), mitsubishi galant, allegedly leaks oil causing one or more wheels to lockup; or the inability to transmit engine power to the drive wheels.the vehicles have the same transfer case design as the eclipse vehicles which have been recalled for the same alleged defect. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 90000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns 1997 mitsubishi eclipse. since purchasing the vehicle in 1997, the vehicle's speed has not exceeded 35mph. on three occasions, a mechanic adjusted the transmission timing; however, the failure continued to occur. the insurance company stated that it was best to crash the vehicle since the cost for a new transmission was equivalent to a new vehicle. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 100,000. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/30/2004 | 158065 | 8 | 04/09/2002 |
| I have owned my care for 3 years. in that time i have had a leaking sunroof, broken passenger rear view mirror, broken passenger window wont roll up, numerous tire changes, bad vibration, horrible noises when turning wheel, have replaced 2 transmissions, both tie rod ends, 1 lower ball joint and control arm suspension barmore info on this below, alternator, both headlights, 4 differant seats of breaks, 2 seats constintly running low on oil, replaced the fuel filter, seat belts don't stop, battery cables keep caroding, replace spark plugs atleast 3 to 4 times a year, vibrates when going down road. those are just the things off the top of my head that i have done to this car. now to the accident. after i got off work i was on my way home when i decided to go to my friends so while driving to her house i hear a loud pop and the next thing i know my car is controling itself and i can't steer it. this was all do to my lower ball joint shattering and my wheel almost completly detaching from my car. now the other side is starting to make that horrible noise. the control arm swung on the bottum of my car after it broke during this and tore out my oil filter, oil pan, and oxygen senseor. have yet to recieve any information from mitsubishi.*ak | |||
| 01/12/2004 | 999 | 05/04/2001 | |
| I was driving home from work on the highway when my transmission went out of gear i was in the process of passing a long line of trucks and had to pull off into the left side breakdown lane and was nearly hit by numerous cars due to sensors in the car shutting the transmission off due to transmission failure. i have replaced 4 transmissions in the last 2 years and am getting rid of this car as soon as possible. its a very reliable car except for the transmissions, they are total junk and mitsubishi should recall all of them. they definately are a safety hazard and i have had transmissions lock up on me going through intersections just about colliding into other vehicles. im surprised that car hasnt caused a wreck yet. *ak | |||
| 09/03/2001 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| These cars are not worth the money used to make them!!!!. no safety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 07/26/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| 1 and 1/2 years after i bought my brand new car, the check engine light went on. i was told that my water pump and gasket needed to be replaced. one week later i experienced a problem with the power steering, i was told the power steering pully, bracket and belt had gone and would need to be replaced. since then i have had the brake pads and the roters resurfaced more times then i care to remember. on july 26, 1999, i had noticed a problem with my transmission. i immediately brought it to the dealership, they told me that the trans was operating to manufacture's specs. on november 3, 1999 the dearlership advises me i need a new trans. | |||
| 10/17/1997 | 4 | 06/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/26/1998 | |||
| Consumer's son was in a car accident. he was making a left turn into the intersection, and a car was sitting in traffic and his front wheel drive did not work. also, anti lock brakes locked up and he couldn't stop. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 08/19/2003 | 1 | ||
| Transmission fluid was leaking from underneath the vehicle. there were no visible warnings at this time. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 11/27/1996 | |||
| Transfer case leaks/locks up. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/01/1997 | |||
| Driveaxle and driveaxle hub nut corroded through. *ak | |||
| 08/13/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| While driving at approximately 30mp right front axle broke due to poor metal, causing loss of control and gas tank to rupture. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | |||
| While driving axle broke, causing a fuel leak which couild have caused a fire. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 1 | 04/13/1997 | |
| Transfer case leaks fluid out of rear seal. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
| 09/01/1997 | |||
| Driveaxle and driveaxle hub nut corroded through. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/17/2001 | 2 | 01/01/2001 | |
| While driving about 65 mph manual transmission will stay in one gear, and clutch pedal will always go to floor and will stay there until engine is turned off, then restarted. vehicle will start working again. *ak the dealer replaced master and slave cylinder. transfer case leaks and the consumer was still experiencing gear shifting problem. *yh | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 07/01/1998 | ||
| In june of 1998 i began experiencing the clutch intermittently sticking (sometimes to the ground and i would have to manually pull the clutch up while driving) at speeds of anywhere from 5 to 65 miles an hour. after numerous attempts to fix my car in a period of four months the dealer i have been having my car serviced at (todey mitsubihi in ventura, ca) has finally diagnosed the problem as a faulty engine, apparently the engine is actually shifting and this was causing my clutch problems. i am aware that todey mitsubishi has seen at least one other vehicle with this same engine flaw (shifting) manifesting itself in a fluid leak. | |||
| 3 | 06/14/1997 | ||
| Excessive movement in driver seat. clutch malfunction. vehicle has surged causing crash. excessive tire wear. no notice of recall 97v08100 or 97v081001. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 08/19/1998 | 12/01/1996 | ||
| Cv boot was lifted out of placeflying backward into traffic due to being wrongly installed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/22/2005 | 103000 | 3 | 12/18/2005 |
| Constant over heating and fluid coming out of the radiator cap, also severe shaking in the sterring wheel and 4th gear. what is that all about? | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 60000 | 20 | 02/02/2003 |
| Fuel relay switch on my mitsuibishi eclipse 1997 gs has failed on several occasions. in order to get my car to start, i have to go under the hood, wiggle the relay switch and lightly tap on the top of it. this fuel relay has been replaced by dealer and the problem continues to occur, even causing the car to go dead during travel. dealership claims they do not know why it occurs. (20+ occurrences) enormous amounts of bluish gas fumes coming from the tail pipe, regardless of idle or in motion. (always occurring) sunroof sticks (5-10 occurrences) both driver and passenger windows rattle when car is in motion and as the door is being shut (continuous occurrence) clutch failure, hard shifting (1 occurrence). *jb | |||
| 03/07/1997 | |||
| After driving the vehicle and left it parked, fire broke out in the engine compartment due to a transmission leak. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 1000 | 1 | 06/17/1999 |
| I own a 1997 mitsubishi eclipse gsx all-wheel-drive. i have a leak in the transfer case, which prematurely causes wear on the case housing and can lead to a part failure resulting in wheel lockage while driving. this is a huge safety hazard and the dealership in my area has ignored my concerns and causing me grow very concerned when i drive my vehicle. can you please intervene here and have them fix this problem? | |||
| 01/17/2001 | 2 | 01/01/2001 | |
| While driving about 65 mph manual transmission will stay in one gear, and clutch pedal will always go to floor and will stay there until engine is turned off, then restarted. vehicle will start working again. *ak the dealer replaced master and slave cylinder. transfer case leaks and the consumer was still experiencing gear shifting problem. *yh | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 1 | 05/20/1997 | |
| Transfer case seal leaks. | |||