2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch (2) · Wheels:rim (1) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2015-06-02 · campaign 15V338000 · 443,442 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a po
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
Service bulletins (29)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Structure 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) or 100 lbs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Unknown Or Other 2022-04-07 · TSB-22-54-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
Equipment 2019-11-26 · TT253 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Showing the 6 most recent of 29 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-07-07 · Unknown Or Other“when using air conditioning the water comes in side my front floor.…”
2015-01-13 · Electrical System · 100,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi eclipse. while driving at approximately 35 mph, there was a burning odor and a stream of smoke emitting from inside the passenger door. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. …”
2014-03-10 · Structure:body · 70,000 mi · 🔥 fire“in the morning, i drove this mitsubishi eclipse 2005 to work(35 miles away from home), it was ok. after work, i drove back to my house, entered our garage, i got off the car, i saw a small fire on the right front lighting place, then i quickly backed my car out of the garage, the fire was getting bigger and bigger, my wife and i use a lot of water…”
2005-01-16 · Wheels:rim · 61,000 mi“the rims on the 2001 mitsubishi eclipse dent easily and the tires blow out or lose pressure as a result of normal wear and driving. normal potholes and bumps are enough to cause damage. i had a blowout yesterday january 15th, 2005. i have previously replaced 2 rims and 3 tires as a result of this. all four rims are currently dented as a result …”
2004-11-01 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 210 mi“my vehicle is equipped with electric door locks. i noticed that if i close the door, lock the door, and then try to start the car... it won't. i have to unlock the doors before it will start. *ak on my way to work this morning, in stopped, rush-hour traffic, i stalled my vehicle. when i tried to restart the vehicle, the starter would not en…”
2004-10-31 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 35 mi“as i was driving home in my brand new 2005 mitsubishi eclipse, the electric door locks suddenly unlocked. thinking i must have rested my arm on the door lock button, i simply relocked the doors. fifteen minutes later, the doors unlocked again. that evening, i read about the car's feature that will unlock the doors if it thinks you may have locke…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.