Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 98070120027 | 09/08/1998 | 602048 | Investigating sunroof noises, water leaks, and adjustment concerns. *yc | 09/08/1998 | |
| 98070120026 | 09/08/1998 | 602047 | Adjustments and repairs on doors and windows. *yc | 09/08/1998 | |
| 98070120002 | 09/08/1998 | 602023 | Information on door/ window/ sunroof adjustments and repairs. *yc | 09/08/1998 | |
| 98070120028 | 09/08/1998 | 602049 | Brief information on adhesion promoters. *yc | 09/08/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| TSB9942A004 | 02/01/1999 | 604256 | Vehicles exhibiting popping and/or creaking noise in door window glass. *tt | 04/21/1999 | |
| 98070120024 | 09/08/1998 | 602045 | Vehicle experiencing door popping / knocking noise. *yc | 09/08/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 09/03/1998 | ||
| There appears to be a manufacturers defect in the body of all mitsubishi eclipses that have the same body style of 1998. there is a piece on the underside on the driver's side that catches on parking space markers and causes the whole front piece of the car to either tear, hang, or in some cases fall off. *nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 22000 | 2 | 07/01/2003 |
| Driver side and passenger side door handles snapped and broke off without excessive force. *ak *jb | |||
| 1 | 03/11/1998 | ||
| The door handle failed. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 07/01/2004 | 63000 | 0 | 08/01/2001 |
| Both outside door handles broke completely off. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| Hatch cover clip failed. yh | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 03/02/2003 | 54000 | 12 | |
| The vehicle leaked transmission fluid, and the rag top roof leaked water when it rained. dealer repaired both problems six times. *jb | |||
| 06/17/2002 | |||
| Convertible top would not close during a rain storm. manufacturer was contacted.*ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Consumer is concerned at this point every times it rains convertible roof leaks. interior seats are detroyed. she went to the dealership, and mechanic told her that the roof will leak as long as she has the vehicle.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 39000 | 1 | 05/15/1999 |
| The convertible top strut arm is bent not allowing the top to open or close properly. dealer states it's a manufacturing defect. *jg *jb | |||
| 04/30/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2099 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||