1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse engine and engine cooling problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Squealing belts at startup, inconsistent small leaks of coolant, hesitation at 2k rpm were only pre-cursors. Out of nowhere, while driving on highway, I looked at gauges for no particular reason....noticed the temperature was rising, eventually going as far as it could above h. So I look for smoke…”
filed Jun 23, 2006
“Constant over heating and fluid coming out of the radiator cap, also severe shaking in the sterring wheel and 4th gear. What is that all about?”
filed Dec 30, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Eclipse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Eclipse | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 Eclipse | 12 | 10% |
| 2002 Eclipse | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 Eclipse | 14 | 7% |
| 2000 Eclipse | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 Eclipse | 18 | 15% |
| 1998 Eclipse | 21 | 16% |
| 1996 Eclipse | 26 | 16% |
| 1995 Eclipse | 59 | 19% |
| 1994 Eclipse | 5 | 15% |
| 1993 Eclipse | 8 | 22% |
| 1992 Eclipse | 8 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.