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2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 6 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Wheels
31
Structure
20
Tires
9
Airbags
6
Engine
6
Electrical
5
Powertrain
5
Fuel System
5
Other
4
Brakes
4
Visibility
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 22, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER CONVERTIBLE. THE VEHICLE EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING...
Dec 18, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCRANSKHAFT BOLT SHEARED OFF WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING ON ICY RO...
May 28, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO I STARTED HEARING A NOISE WHEN THE AC WAS ON. I TOOK IT INTO A SERVICE DEALER AND ...
Nov 30, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER TO INSPECT A BOTTOM ENGINE NOISE, AFTER A QUICK INSPECTION THE MECHA...
Jul 31, 2002ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY 2002 ECLIPSE STARTED TO SOUND VERY LOUD. ITOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER.THEY BLEW ME OFF . THEY NEVE...
Feb 1, 2002ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGA RANDOM CODE FAILURE IN THE COMPUTER LEAD TO REPEATED ENGINE STALLS AT STOP, AND LEAD TO OTHER SPAR...

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