2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the upper strut tower was severely corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or and independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…”
filed Feb 10, 2021
“The car makes a sound in the rear when I make a turn.the turning radius is very bad.I wouldn't do a u turn with it.the other issue is that the a/c stopped working on a very hot day.when I turned on the a/c the car turned off this almost caused a accident due to the sudden stop.the dashboard is all…”
filed Sep 29, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Eclipse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Eclipse | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Eclipse | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Eclipse | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 Eclipse | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 Eclipse | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 Eclipse | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 Eclipse | 12 | 10% |
| 1998 Eclipse | 12 | 9% |
| 1997 Eclipse | 16 | 12% |
| 1996 Eclipse | 27 | 17% |
| 1995 Eclipse | 47 | 15% |
| 1994 Eclipse | 4 | 12% |
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.