1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Problem has been on going for 2.5 months. Dealer has had car for over a month and has been unable to diagnos or cure the problem. I've spent hundreds if not thousands of dollars on fixes that they have recommended. None have worked and their corporate has not given me any support in this matter…”
filed Oct 15, 2001
“Driver was turning corner at approximately 5mph when steering wheel locked up causing vehicle to side swipe another car. Vehicle was taken in 6/29/99 for recall sr-99-007 and for second recall on 4/13/01 for sr-01-007, lower lateral arm ball joint. Dealer was informed of steering problem which…”
filed Jun 26, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Eclipse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Eclipse | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Eclipse | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 Eclipse | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 Eclipse | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 Eclipse | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 Eclipse | 13 | 11% |
| 1998 Eclipse | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 Eclipse | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 Eclipse | 9 | 6% |
| 1994 Eclipse | 2 | 6% |
| 1991 Eclipse | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 Eclipse | 3 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.