Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||||
| 42A | 12/01/2004 | 10018368 | Door glass alignment. mitsubishi. tech talk. *tt | 12/21/2005 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| TSB0155002 | 02/01/2001 | 618217 | This bulletin contains instructions for installing the optional a/c, ventilation filter. *jb | 04/10/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| 0355008 | 10/01/2003 | 10004454 | Debris (such as leaves, etc) entering the front cowl area may clog the evaporator housing drain tube. if this occurs, the evaporator housing may fill up with condensation and overflow into the passenger compartment, and into the blower mot | 12/15/2003 | |
| 0355008R | 10/01/2003 | 0355003 | 10004455 | Debris (such as leaves, etc.) entering the front cowl area may clog the evaporator housing drain tube. if this occurs, the evaporator housing may fill up with condensation and overflow into the passenger compartment, and into the blower mo | 12/15/2003 |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 42 | 05/01/2001 | 622454 | Tech talk regarding window squeal - when operating the window, there may be a squealing or squawking noise as the glass rubs against the inner beltline molding. *tt | 10/18/2001 | |
| 42 | 05/01/2001 | 622456 | Brief information from tech talk regarding mmsa's investigation of inoperative / stuck shut door windows in cold ambient temperatures. *tt | 10/18/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0342A005 | 12/01/2003 | 0142A005 | 10005209 | The sunroof may judder or vibrate during opening/closing operation. *tt | 02/13/2004 |
| 85 | 08/01/2002 | 636823 | Subject regarding sunroof grease availability. *tt | 11/14/2002 | |
| 0242A005 | 03/01/2002 | 0142A005REV | 634588 | Subject regarding sunroof judder. *jg | 10/03/2002 |
| 7942 | 02/01/2002 | 629935 | Subject regarding sunroof judder repairs. *tt | 04/10/2002 | |
| 78 | 01/01/2002 | 629337 | Subject regarding sunroof judder repairs. *tt | 04/01/2002 | |
| 011001 | 10/01/2001 | 627240 | Information on sunroof switch cover being loose. *jb | 02/06/2002 | |
| 0142A005REV | 10/01/2001 | 0142A005 | 627143 | Subject regarding sunroof judder.*jb | 02/05/2002 |
| 42 | 05/01/2001 | 622452 | Tech talk regarding sunroof judder update - special grease for the sunroof drive cable assemblies will soon be available. *tt | 10/18/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 80 | 03/01/2002 | 637115 | Customer may complain that the window glass freezes to moulding. *tt | 11/20/2002 | |
| 85 | 08/01/2002 | 636858 | Bulletin review regarding tsb-02-42a-008rev - revises original bulletin instructions concern window / delta sash adjustment. *tt | 11/14/2002 | |
| TSB0242A008 | 06/01/2002 | 635127 | On some vehicles, the door window glass may be out of alignment. *tt | 10/18/2002 | |
| 78 | 01/01/2002 | 629343 | Subject regarding door glass adjustment to prevent wind and water leaks. *tt | 04/01/2002 | |
| 0142A008REV | 10/01/2001 | 0142A008 | 627130 | Concerns with window door odor.*jb | 02/05/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 07/02/2001 | 1 | 12/27/2001 | |
| While driving 65 mph molding around windshield came off. all that remained of molding was around the edge on the driver side. consumer slowly drove to dealer who replaced molding.*ak *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 09/01/2000 | |||
| Rear window defroster detached in september of 2000. at this time defroster has detached again.*ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| 3 inch thick fog develops and continously moves up on inside of windshield when turning on defroster, causing a distraction to driver. consumer took vehicle to dealer twice for this defect, but could not correct defect.*ak *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - REAR WINDOW | |||
| 05/10/2004 | 58000 | 1 | |
| The rear defroster fell off into the vehicle. took vehicle to dealer, and rear window exploded, sending glass into the passenger compartment.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | |||
| 10/02/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| While sitting in parking lot rear window broke into millions of pieces. mr | |||
| 01/10/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2001 | |
| Rear window shattered in convertable top at 15 mph after normal acceleoration from 0 mph. we were stopped at a traffic light for several minutes with no other vehicles or persons present to either side or rear of vehicle. we were in a small line of traffic, 4 passenger cars from our position to the traffic light. other problems noted by mitsubishi dealership before rear window glass failure are excessive movement/popping of rear glass at speeds of 50+ mph. pulling/stretch marks in fabric of top around rear window glass, fabric had begun to shrink upwards on the passenger and drivers side of top above front windows exposing interior of top. upon inspection of the items by mitsubishi dealer they considered all of the above items normal wear on convertable top. mitsubishi denied warranty claim saying that window glass does not just break on it's own. mr | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 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 | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 2 | 12/27/2000 | |
| After opening both front windows they would close with a white film on them. consumer could not see out window. dealer took door assembly apart, and returned vehicle as repaired without telling consumer what case had been.*ak consumer states when the windows were rolled down, they sounded like they were going to break, windows have never been fixed. *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/01/2001 | 30 | 35 | 09/19/2001 |
| Not only do i have the aggrevation of bent rims and flat tires, and financial hardship on this, my left side of the car doesn't align to the right. water leeks in on the left side. sometimes the heater blows out cool air. the sunroof shakes when opening. i already had a manufacuters defect in my strut on the left side. i have sctraches on the left side fom the car scrapping the ground when i make a right hand turn. i had to have the cooling system replaced the first week i financed it.my hood won't open and my headlights fail causing me to dirve only with the fog lights. all these issues are the same and constant since i purchased this lemon.*ak | |||
| 06/02/2004 | 2 | ||
| The driver was following a dump truck while driving 40 mph. the dump truck started losing rocks from the back of the vehicle. the driver tried to avoid the rocks, however, a rock hit the sunroof of the consumer's vehicle. as a result, the sunroof glass broke causing the glass to enter the vehicle. the consumer states that, this is the second time the sunroof glass has broken. please provide any further details. *nm | |||
| 10/26/2001 | 1 | 02/17/2001 | |
| Consumer states that the sunroof judders, dealer ordered sunroof rails. *slc | |||
| 10/19/2001 | 1 | 04/01/2001 | |
| Wheel is dented. sunroof is skipping and chattering.*ak (tiresize: 205/17/55) | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 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 | |||
| 07/02/2001 | 1 | 12/27/2001 | |
| While driving 65 mph molding around windshield came off. all that remained of molding was around the edge on the driver side. consumer slowly drove to dealer who replaced molding.*ak *slc | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 08/06/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Consumer states the windshield wipers fail intermittently. nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 05/22/2005 | 2 | 10/27/2000 | |
| Dt: the problem began in may. while it was raining and the owner was trying to make a left turn, the steering wheel tightened up. the owner had to stop the car and turn the wheel really hard to turn. it felt like the car did not have power steering. the problem happened mostly in the rain. the owner took the car to the dealership, and they will repair it, but it will cost the owner. there was recall 00v225000 but the owner's vehicle was not included. the owner contacted mittsubishi, but they won't do anything since there is no recall on this car. the owner will have it repaired tomorrow. also, had problems with the windshield wipers. this began last month. the windshield wipers worked just fine until the owner shuts them off. the owner didn't know when the windshield wipers will actually shut off. there was a recall for older models. *ak | |||