Mitsubishi Eclipse 2011

Model Eclipse made in 2011 by Mitsubishi got 4 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to air bags. . Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and steering.

Model 2011

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB-12-35-00209/01/201210046519Mitsubishi: on some vehicles, an active stability control (asc) steering wheel sensor has been installed, replacing original sensor. new sensor not to be rotated before installation. models 2007-12 outlander, 2008-11 lancer evolution, 210/15/2012
STEERING
TSB-12-35-00209/01/201210046519Mitsubishi: on some vehicles, an active stability control (asc) steering wheel sensor has been installed, replacing original sensor. new sensor not to be rotated before installation. models 2007-12 outlander, 2008-11 lancer evolution, 210/15/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS
05/27/201215000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger side air bag deployed independently and shattered the front passenger side window. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the dealer refused to inspect the, stating that the failure was an insurance issue. the contact called the manufacturer and they confirmed the dealer's instruction. the contact stated there was no outside damage to the vehicle that would cause the air bag to deploy without being involved in a crash. the failure mileage was 15,000.
05/27/201215000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2011 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger side air bag deployed independently and shattered the front passenger side window. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the dealer refused to inspect the, stating that the failure was an insurance issue. the contact called the manufacturer and they confirmed the dealer's instruction. the contact stated there was no outside damage to the vehicle that would cause the air bag to deploy without being involved in a crash. the failure mileage was 15,000. kmj
05/27/201215000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2011 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked the air bag inflation device deployed from the passenger side the passenger side air bag itself did not deploy. the contact stated the deployment cause the passenger side window to shatter. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic test. the dealer refused to look at the vehicle for any defects stating it's a insurance issue. the contact called the manufacturer and they also stated they will not look at the vehicle. the contact stated there was no outside damage to the vehicle that would cause the air bag to deploy without crashing. the failure mileage was 15,000. jo