Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 07-05-93 | 6088786 | Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm | 01/07/2000 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 52963 | Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 180100 | 02/04/2000 | 609988 | Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| 182497 | 08/08/1997 | 6088926 | Information on no start diagnostic cam/crank sensor $01 and $28. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
| 090899 | 09/17/1999 | 090598 | 607916 | Technical service bulletin regarding multi-layer steel (mls) head gasket installation procedures. *tt | 10/18/1999 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 181797 | 05/02/1997 | 6088890 | Information on leak detection pump (ldp) dealer test mode. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
| 090997 | 12/19/1997 | 6088858 | Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 250298 | 10/23/1998 | 602881 | Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii carb readiness monitor information. *yc | 01/20/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/01/2004 | 90000 | 1 | 04/15/2003 |
| 1997 eagle talon tsi fwd (identical to mitsubishi eclipse gs-t of the same year) has a problem with failing crankshaft bearings, causing the crank to be able to move around. it is physically movable by hand left and right and up and down instead of being stationary. car is not safe to drive, as this walking crank could crack the short block at any time rendering the car immobile. mitsubishi/chrysler refuses to recognize this as a defect and will not fix it under any circumstances. this is a defect in about half of their 95-99 eclipse/talons with the 2.0l dock turbo engine, and they refuse to even acknowledge it exists. these cars are not safe to drive and mitsubishi has and refuses to do anything about it.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 07/01/1997 | ||
| The failure was the crankshaft that had considerable fron end play. this condition is also known as crank walk and is relatively common amongst eclipses and talons. *ak | |||
| 5 | |||
| Head gasket and valves failed. *et | |||
| 08/25/1998 | |||
| Vehicle has been in the shop three times for engine problems, continues to stall and will not start. dealer contacted and still investigating the problem. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1997 | ||
| Consumer stated check engine light was on.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 3 | |||
| The turbo engine belt failed. *et | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||
| 02/15/1998 | 2 | 02/15/1998 | |
| Problems caused by a hose that connects to the turbo, causing oil pressure to lower and fluid to leak on the block. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 08/02/2001 | 1 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Egr valve needed to be replaced. *ak | |||