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Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Structure Body Roof And Pillars

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Structure Body Roof And Pillars Review #8016260

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2002.MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS . convertible top is not functioning properly. adhesive is loosening, creating a strain on the straps. two levers that help top fold are bending, so top does not close properly.*ak.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4A3AX35G7WE. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 problem was reported in CALUMET CITY, IL. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Steering

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Steering Review #8021861

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2002.MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STEERING . consumer states that vehicle pulls excessively to the right. vehicle checked by dealer who ruled out the tires or vehicle's alignment as causes. the dealer informed the consumer issue is part of vehicle's normal operation. ts.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4A3AX35G5WE. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 problem was reported in BEAVER FALLS, PA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Structure Body Roof And Pillars

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Structure Body Roof And Pillars Review #8021862

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2002.MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS . consumer states that water leaks from convertible top resulting in the vehicle flooding. ts.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4A3AX35G5WE. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 problem was reported in BEAVER FALLS, PA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Visibility Sun Roof Assembly

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Visibility Sun Roof Assembly Review #10010545

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Sept 10, 2002.MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY . the roof of my 1998 mitsubishi eclipse spyder is not functioning properly due to two brackets bending when you open the roof. i had this fixed at the dealer in september 2002 and then it just happened again the first time that i opened the roof this spring (march 14, 2003). *nlm.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4A3AX35G8WE. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 problem was reported in MT. PLEASANT, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on May 13, 1998. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Power Train Automatic Transmission

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Power Train Automatic Transmission Review #10025890

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2003.MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . i recently sent a letter to the mitsubishi motors corporation regarding my 1998 mitsubishi eclipse spyder (please re-read attached). i was contacted by the corporate office regarding my erratic shift problem in my automatic transmission and was eventually told that i wouldnt be provided any sort of assistance on my vehicle. i find it appalling that the same problem occurred several times to my car when i was well within the warranty period for my car (before 50,000 miles). i took my car into the mitsubishi service center, and got the response: technician cannot duplicate problem at this time. if problems persist, please being the vehicle back. i took the car to different mitsubishi service centers several times after that, and got the same response ( i have documentation on this). now, because your service technicians couldnt identify my cars problem when i was in the warranty period, i am being held liable. after several weeks of research, i have found numerous web sites documenting problems with mitsubishi eclipse vehicles, ranging from the years 1990-present. i have found a great deal of mitsubishi eclipses with the exact same problem. this problem is not regular wear and tear or driver related issues, it is an issue with the engineering of the transmission in the vehicle (several mechanics will swear to this statement, since they have worked on several cars with this problem). below are some quotes from the websites proving that this problem is consistent with mitsubishi eclipse vehicles: transmission problem at 50,000. car would pop out of 4th gear when accelerating to get on highway. " 1991 mitsubishi eclipse mileage: 73000. the car is an automatic transmission. it is having erratic shifting problems although they only occur when the car is not at the mechanics. " *ak .Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 problem was reported in LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: SAN DIEGO MITSUBISHI .

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Power Train Automatic Transmission Torque Converter

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Power Train Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Review #10025890

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 25, 2003.MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER . i recently sent a letter to the mitsubishi motors corporation regarding my 1998 mitsubishi eclipse spyder (please re-read attached). i was contacted by the corporate office regarding my erratic shift problem in my automatic transmission and was eventually told that i wouldnt be provided any sort of assistance on my vehicle. i find it appalling that the same problem occurred several times to my car when i was well within the warranty period for my car (before 50,000 miles). i took my car into the mitsubishi service center, and got the response: technician cannot duplicate problem at this time. if problems persist, please being the vehicle back. i took the car to different mitsubishi service centers several times after that, and got the same response ( i have documentation on this). now, because your service technicians couldnt identify my cars problem when i was in the warranty period, i am being held liable. after several weeks of research, i have found numerous web sites documenting problems with mitsubishi eclipse vehicles, ranging from the years 1990-present. i have found a great deal of mitsubishi eclipses with the exact same problem. this problem is not regular wear and tear or driver related issues, it is an issue with the engineering of the transmission in the vehicle (several mechanics will swear to this statement, since they have worked on several cars with this problem). below are some quotes from the websites proving that this problem is consistent with mitsubishi eclipse vehicles: transmission problem at 50,000. car would pop out of 4th gear when accelerating to get on highway. " 1991 mitsubishi eclipse mileage: 73000. the car is an automatic transmission. it is having erratic shifting problems although they only occur when the car is not at the mechanics. " *ak .Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 problem was reported in LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: SAN DIEGO MITSUBISHI .

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch Review #10056657

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Dec 15, 2003.MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH . both of my outside handles on my car fell off within a couple months of each other. i didn't realize that my passenger side handle fell off until i saw it missing on day. the driver side handle fell off as i went out to my car one morning to leave for work. i went to lift up on the handle and it came right off. there was no vandalisim, just a faulty product. i had to pay $367 to get new handles put back on the car, plus $22.50 for towing the car to a mitsubishi dealer because you can't get into a car if you have no handle to lift.*ak.Mileage was 88000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4A3AX35G0WE. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 problem was reported in ST. LOUIS, MO. Vehicle was purchased on Nov 11, 2000. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Structure Body Roof And Pillars

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Structure Body Roof And Pillars Review #10060252

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2004.MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS . my 1998 mitsubishi eclipse spyder is defective. the convertible roof does not fold into the down position unless i guide it by hand. there are two metal brackets on each side of the roof that are bending and causing the top to hang up when you put the top down. when i took it to the dealer they said it was the bow that was causing the roof to look like it was collapsing in,and causing the rain to leak in, they put in a new bow, but the problem was still present. now they want another $315.00 plus the cost of labor to fix the brackets. it seems like a manufacturers defect that should be recalled and fixed at no cost. i am afraid the metal bracket is going to snap and hit me or a innocent bystander in the head. while i had the car at the dealership, a gentleman told me his brother has a 1997 mitsibishi eclipse spyder and his did the same thing only it did snap. the ragtop could be damaged by the broken metal. someone needs to look into this!! this is an accident waiting to happen!*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4A3AX35G9WE. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 problem was reported in AVON, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: SPITZER MITSUBISHI . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 4403859000 . DEALER'S CITY: SHEFFIELD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 44054 .

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Review #10064518

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Mar 29, 2004.MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT . recall work that would not be completed, unless additional diagnostics were purchased and paid for. subsequently, i continue to drive around with the defective control-arm ball joints on my 1998 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. i have no other dealerships within 25 miles of my town, and i believe concord mitsubishi uses this fact to take advantage of their customers. *nm.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 0 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4A3AX35GXWE. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 problem was reported in WALNUT CREEK, CA. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CONCORD MITSUBISHI . DEALER'S CITY: CONCORD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Structure Body Roof And Pillars

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Structure Body Roof And Pillars Review #10066325

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Apr 10, 2004.MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS . convertible top does not go down all the way. design flaw causes the top stack control links to bend upon opening and closing the top. the replacement parts along with labor is ridiculously high over $650. mitsubishi who is fully aware of this design flaw, refuses to accept any responsibility.*ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4A3AX55F5WE. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 problem was reported in ROUND LAKE BEACH, IL. Vehicle was purchased on May 26, 2003. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MAX MADSEN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 708-469-5050 . DEALER'S CITY: COUNTRYSIDE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Structure Body Roof And Pillars Review #10082929

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2004.MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS . the convertible top motors have gone out again. i have had the motors serviced several time over 4 times in two years. apparnetly the gear pins break within the motors and cause them to fail. i cannot open nor close my convertible top.*ak.Mileage was 26000 miles. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 problem was reported in TEMPLE TERRACE, FL. Vehicle was purchased on Sept 06, 2001. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Review #10112788

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998 car safety problem was reported on July 06, 2004.MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . in the summer of 2003 my clutch master cylinder started leaking so ireplaced it. then in may of 2004 my clutch failed so i had it replaced with a stock clutch. two months later the engine developed signs of "crankwalk", which happens to alot of 95-99 mitsubishi eclipses. i had it formally diagnosed with crankwalk and now i can no longer drive my car. i now have to replace my motor with a new one that will cost $3000 and it might end at the same fate. i have done alot of research and there are thousands who have had this happen but, mitsubishi will not issue a recall for their product. *ak.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 110000 miles. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 problem was reported in WILMINGTON, OH. Vehicle was purchased on May 14, 2001. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 4 CYLINDERS. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Turbo. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Latches/locks/linkages Doors Latch Review #10184218

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998 car safety problem was reported on Feb 27, 2007.MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH . i purchased my car new in february 1998. after 9 years i only have 43,000 miles on the car. i live in southern california so there is no extreme temperature changes which might have caused the door handle to be compromised, nor abuse as i see others are being told by service shops. i did not expect to open my drivers side car door last week and have it come off in my hand. the reason i bought this car was that a friend had just bought one for himself the month before i did. i was visiting him yesterday and asked him to guess what happened to my car and he beat me to it. his driver's side door handle had come off in his hand 2 weeks ago. i was first checking for a possible recall before bringing it to the dealership. right now, i have to climb through from the passenger side to pop open my door or leave the window down when running errands. i think the number of complaints seems to warrant some sort of a response to this from mitsubishi. *jb.Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Structure Frame And Members

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Structure Frame And Members Review #10246649

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2002.MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . convertible roof does not fold down due to bent frame members on each side - called "bent top stack control links". this prevents the top front bow from closing tightly and allows water to enter the cab causing additional damage from mold and mildew - health hazards. the head liner pulls 1-1/2" from the front bow and sags significantly due to the slack distorting the view forward and limits the view in the mirror - a definite safety issue. the repair should be a factory issue and not cost me more than $500 for the parts and labor. if this bar breaks it will further damage the rag top and quadruple the repair cost. the repair shop said this has been a problem with many mitzu ecclipse spyders since they were introduced. recall - recall - recall. thanks *tr.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4A3AX35G2WE. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 problem was reported in HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Latches/locks/linkages Review #10343464

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2005.MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . both my handles broke off, the drivers side arm rest,( where the buttons for the windows are), fell off and into the cavity below. the convertible top leaks badly along the point where the top meets the car windshield,windows,and back window. very upset that there are many people with same problem yet no one wants to address the issue...mitsubishi should pay for repairs... *tr.Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 problem was reported in LINCOLN, NE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Equipment

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Equipment Review #10343464

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2005.MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with EQUIPMENT . both my handles broke off, the drivers side arm rest,( where the buttons for the windows are), fell off and into the cavity below. the convertible top leaks badly along the point where the top meets the car windshield,windows,and back window. very upset that there are many people with same problem yet no one wants to address the issue...mitsubishi should pay for repairs... *tr.Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 problem was reported in LINCOLN, NE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Structure Frame And Members

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 Structure Frame And Members Review #10343464

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2005.MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER 1998, manufactured by MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. had a problem with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS . both my handles broke off, the drivers side arm rest,( where the buttons for the windows are), fell off and into the cavity below. the convertible top leaks badly along the point where the top meets the car windshield,windows,and back window. very upset that there are many people with same problem yet no one wants to address the issue...mitsubishi should pay for repairs... *tr.Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1998 problem was reported in LINCOLN, NE. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.

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