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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V011001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 04/01/1999 to 01/31/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 277227 | 03/26/2001 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/16/2001 | 01/17/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 | |||||
| 85 | 08/01/2002 | 636853 | Bulletin review regarding tsb-02-23-003 - revises bolt tightening torque values for transmission output shaft retainer and transmission oil pump. *tt | 11/14/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0523004 | 07/01/2005 | 0523004 | 10016754 | 2-3 shift flare. *tt | 10/04/2005 |
| 05012004 | 05/01/2004 | 10014359 | 2-3 shift flare. *eh | 05/02/2005 | |
| 0323001 | 01/01/2003 | 10001035 | Automatic transaxle (a/t) standard hydraulic pressures - service manual revision. *tt | 04/11/2003 | |
| TSB0223003 | 07/01/2002 | TSB0223003 | 635096 | This bulletin revises the tightening torque values for the transmission output shaft retain bolts and the transmission oil pump mounting bolts. *tt | 10/18/2002 |
| TSB0123009 | 07/01/2001 | 622423 | This bulletin contains revised service procedures related to the new integral automatic transmission fluid (aft) temperature sensor / solenoid harness. *tt | 10/17/2001 | |
| 061000 | 10/06/2000 | 618196 | Mitsubishi motor sales of america, inc. has determined that a certain number of automatic transmission equipped v-6 vehicles may have a defect in the transmission. as a result, the a/t may slip when up shifting from second to third gear. | 04/10/2001 | |
| TSB0123001 | 02/01/2001 | 618234 | This bulletin contains information about a change in configuration for the a/t solenoid valve harness and transmission fluid (aft) temperature sensor. *jb | 04/10/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 137 | 05/01/2007 | 10021743 | Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected. *kb | 06/18/2007 | |
| 0213015 | 08/01/2002 | 634430 | Subject regarding powertrain control module reprogramming for cold engine misfire. *jg | 10/01/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 0323006 | 10/01/2003 | 0123010 | 10004448 | Torque converter shudder, surge, and/or vibration (possibly intermittent) when driving 35-50 mph at steady throttle. *tt | 12/15/2003 |
| TSB0123010 | 07/01/2001 | 622421 | Some customers may complain of shudder, surge, and / or vibration when driving 35 - 50 mph at steady throttle. this condition may be due to the breakdown of the spii a/t fluid, creating a torque converter damper clutch shudder. | 10/17/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0522003 | 10/01/2005 | 10017676 | Clutch release bearing installation. *tt | 11/18/2005 | |
| 8121 | 04/01/2002 | 631472 | Customers may complain of a slight rattle from the clutch/transaxle. *slc | 05/29/2002 | |
| 8121 | 04/01/2002 | 631474 | Customers may complain of hard or notchy shift quality, or a slight judder during the first few shifts on cold mornings. *slc | 05/29/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| 80 | 03/01/2002 | 637083 | Subject regarding clutch cover (pressure plate) removal. *tt | 11/19/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 80 | 03/01/2002 | 637079 | Customers may complain of hard or notchy shift quality or a slight judder during the first few shifts on cold mornings. *tt | 11/19/2002 | |
| 8122 | 04/01/2002 | 631476 | Subject regarding clutch/manual transaxle rattle. *slc | 05/29/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/29/2010 | 117000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse. while driving 50 mph the wave spring within the transmission broke. the contact was able to drive the vehicle onto the emergency lane. the vehicle was towed to a local dealer. the dealer stated that when the wave spring broke it caused damage to the transmission pump. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manufacturer stated that there were no related recalls. mitsubishi upgraded the wave spring since they were familiar with the failure. the failure was not an isolated incident. the failure and current mileages were 117,000. | |||
| 02/08/2008 | 71498 | 2 | 11/28/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact was unable to shift the vehicle. the vehicle went into the neutral position. she had the vehicle towed to her residence. the dealer stated that the automatic transmission needed to be replaced. the replacement was made approximately 30 days before the last failure, the contact was informed that the valve was sticking in the transmission. the dealer performed a flush, which corrected the failure for approximately 800 miles. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 71,555 and failure mileage was 71,498. updated 3/18/08 *cn updated 03/18/08 *tr | |||
| 05/15/2002 | 4 | 07/01/2001 | |
| Vehicle has been tested a number of times; dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. vehicle stalls when shifting from park to reverse; in may, vehicle began to kill without warning while driving between 40 and 65 mph. i was nearly rear-ended on one occasion when the car stalled on the interstate highway. i finally took the car to a different mitsubishi dealership in libertyville, illinois. in mid-july, they stated that a flash/recall was being developed and would be ready in mid-august; they informed me that i needed to pick up my car. due to the safety issues regarding this car, i refused to accept the car. they said that i would be charged for storage of the car and for all rental car costs. i filed a complaint with mitsubishi motors headquarters, and they promptly sent a factory representative to assess the situation. ultimately, a fuel pump was replaced; however, i was told to return the car in mid-august when the recall software is finally developed.*ak | |||
| 01/30/2002 | |||
| At 55mph steering wheel locked, resulting in a collisioalso, recall 01v1011000 has been issued on vehicle's make and model; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 01/17/2003 | 24000 | 5 | 03/05/2001 |
| This is a mitsubishi eclipse 2001. this car has had several problems for the first 2 years. #1. clutch fluid completly leaked out. clutch slave cylinder was replaced. #2. master brake cyliinder was leaking and replaced. #3. pcm chip replaced. #4. window mouldings for front and back winshields have come off.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 11/24/2005 | 1 | 03/01/2001 | |
| Dt: the contact stated the vehicle caught on fire. it began as a noise and then the engine area caught on fire. they were no unusual indicators before the fire. the vehicle was burned very badly. the cause of the fire was left undetermined, and vehicle was towed to the insurance company's salvage yard. the dealership and the manufacturer where not contacted because the warranty expired. the police department was notified and a report was taken. the insurance company provided the contact a report of a possible cause of the fire. the report stated a hose defect from the manufacturer could have caused the automatic transmission cooling unit and lines to leak over a period of time. therefore, the fluid leakage from the cooling hose could cause trans axle problems and smoke if the oil contacted the front exhaust pipe.*ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| The trnsmission oil cooler hoses were recalled (01v011001) and repaired but the overheating sensor light is still illuminated. nlm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/24/2005 | 1 | 03/01/2001 | |
| Dt: the contact stated the vehicle caught on fire. it began as a noise and then the engine area caught on fire. they were no unusual indicators before the fire. the vehicle was burned very badly. the cause of the fire was left undetermined, and vehicle was towed to the insurance company's salvage yard. the dealership and the manufacturer where not contacted because the warranty expired. the police department was notified and a report was taken. the insurance company provided the contact a report of a possible cause of the fire. the report stated a hose defect from the manufacturer could have caused the automatic transmission cooling unit and lines to leak over a period of time. therefore, the fluid leakage from the cooling hose could cause trans axle problems and smoke if the oil contacted the front exhaust pipe.*ak | |||
| 09/27/2001 | 1 | ||
| While driving approximately 38 mph right rear axle broke, and control of the vehicle was lost. vehicle crashed, resulting in a total loss vehicle. driver's son sustained head injuries. no determination has been made as to reason for this problem. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/16/2004 | 50000 | 5 | |
| While driving at any speed the clutch slips. as a result, the vehicle surges forward. *ak | |||
| 01/17/2003 | 24000 | 5 | 03/05/2001 |
| This is a mitsubishi eclipse 2001. this car has had several problems for the first 2 years. #1. clutch fluid completly leaked out. clutch slave cylinder was replaced. #2. master brake cyliinder was leaking and replaced. #3. pcm chip replaced. #4. window mouldings for front and back winshields have come off.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/06/2006 | 60000 | 2 | 05/20/2006 |
| Six months after i bought my used 2001 mitsubishi eclipse gs i noticed it was sometimes hesitant to shift into second gear. i placed gear oil in my manual transmission that a certified mitsubishi mechanic said would be okay. for two to four weeks it was fine. as i was driving to work, i am stopped a at red-light. when i proceed to go on green i attempt to shift from 1st to 2nd at about 3500-4000 r.p.m., i am unable to engage 2nd gear and have to shift immediately to 3rd. i have contacted my local mitsubishi dealer service department and have been told that it is a bad synchro. i have no warranty and have to pay the full cost of repair. *jb | |||
| 02/01/2006 | 82000 | 2 | 06/23/2003 |
| I have a 2001 eclipse gt (v6) and i have had to change the transmission twice already. i live in minot nd were it snows. the first time my transmission jacked on me i was stopped at a light. their was snow on the ground so when the light changed to green my tires slid a like and the grab the payment as that happened i heard a big thump. my car felt like an axle mess up or the clutch. the car behind me almost hit me do to the lack of movement from my vehicle. i was not that for from me house so i drove it home but one block a way my tranny ended up blowing a hole in the bottom of the case. the hole size was about the size of a soft ball. my speed was about 15 mph. so get home and i check it out. i find gears all shattered inside and what ever had fallen out. so now i buy a used tranny with some 65000 miles on it, i have had that one for a bout one year with putting 7000 miles on the tranny. again there is snow on the ground. i am getting off of work and there is snow on my tires. the many road is cleared of snow so i drive out of the parking lot and my tires spin as i hit the pavement and the same thing happens. the tranny slips in gear so i got it to the shop and come to find out that the differential had shattered the spider gears. i have spent 3000 dollars on two trannies with in one year span. *nm | |||
| 09/11/2005 | 08/11/2001 | ||
| My calapana black 2001 eclipse gt started to fade a year ago. i noticed that most black mitsubishi cars starts to fade in 2-3 years. i have a couple of friends that have the same problem but refuse to complain here because they already done several times to the dealer but never had a response. i also have exact problem as complain no. odi id: 100511429 nhtsa complaint id: 448638. as mentioned, the car has trouble shifting from 1st to 2nd gear (worst when cold), stutters when first accelerating, and makes a continuous rattling noise when the clutch is not engaged. i complained to mitsubishi dealer many times but they refuse to be responsible. *jb | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 10/01/2001 | ||
| No summary. | |||
| 2 | 10/01/2000 | ||
| After parking vehicle and shifting into reverse, gears will not shift intermittently. *ak once the vehicle has been turned off and upon getting back in to start, the gear shift will not go into reverse. consumer has to jiggle the gear shift. vehicle has been in for service three times. the first time the fluid was changed but it didnt help. the last time consumer was told they couldn't help him because all of the manual shifters did the same thing. *jg | |||