2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* - the contact stated that she experienced many different unusual incidents with the 2000 mitsubishi eclipse, beginning with ignition. Also states that when she drives 35 - 40 mph the vehicle does not shift into gear consistently. The weather does not seem to be a factor. The contact reports…”
filed Dec 27, 2006
“When depressing the clutch while in motion the gear would not shift properly or not at all into first/second or third gear. This almost caused a vehicle crash. They informed consumer that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. *ak the clutch problem was a daily intermittent problem. The a/c…”
filed Jun 25, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONSCampaign 01V011001 · Jan 16, 2001
Power Train problems in other Eclipse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Eclipse | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Eclipse | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 Eclipse | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Eclipse | 6 | 6% |
| 2003 Eclipse | 20 | 16% |
| 2002 Eclipse | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 Eclipse | 19 | 9% |
| 1999 Eclipse | 25 | 21% |
| 1998 Eclipse | 28 | 22% |
| 1997 Eclipse | 22 | 16% |
| 1996 Eclipse | 16 | 10% |
| 1995 Eclipse | 48 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.