2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Window & Wiper Problems

Which parts fail

• Windshield
  6
• Sun/moon roof assembly
  6
• Windshield wiper/washer
  3
• Power window devices and controls
  3
• Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
  2
• Glass, side/rear
  1

Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  120%
• 50k–75k
  240%
• 75k–100k
  00%
• 100k–150k
  240%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the turn signal and headlights failed. The contact stated that the high beam failed to operate correctly whether the vehicle was turned or not. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V305001 (Exterior Lighting, Visibility). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Consumers daughter was driving, noticed black smoke coming through air conditioning vents, vehicle looked to be on fire, consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they could not determine what had cause the fire. Prior to the fire, the engine would start, air condition was inoperative,sunroff was inoperative, mirror were inoperative, emergency brake was inoperative needed to be readjusted,fog lights stayed on even with the key out of ignition, windshield wiper was inoperative, cargo cover was loose, there was a problem with the power steering

Washer fluid hose failed (broke) at hood attachment point, making windshield washers inoperative. Unable to clean window during inclement winter weather conditions (salt, sand), causing reduced visibility until can be manually cleaned after stopping. Possible cause incorrect/poor routing of hose in and through body paneling, causing excessive wear and/or strain on hose when hood opened, leading to premature failure of hose.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse rs. The contact was driving approximately 45-50 MPH when he engaged the windshield wiper lever it fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 145,000. Updated 06/07/12

Both windows developed cracks on the sides without the windows being hit or t being involved in an accident. Vehicle was taken to a dealership, who indicated that there wa s a technical bulletin on this issue.

I purchased my car new from modesto Mitsubishi. At the time it was noted that the sunfroof molding was not installed correctly and was to be replaced. I started having problems with overheating, electrical malfuntions, mirrors, clock, casette door defect, also sunroof opened only while getting on highway. I took vehicle to dealer, and ended up having to rent a car for about 3 1/2 weeks while they replaced warped head. When I picked up my car, the sunroof molding still not replaced, the car stereo I was told they had to order, the sunroof I was told was OK. I worked 2 hours from home making it difficult to make arrangements for vehicle to be left again.when I did call and question the stereo I was told that it had been sent back and the and that they would have to keep it. Again I would have to rent vehicle. …

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a shock rupture due to rust. Consumer states that it is rare that rust in that amount happen on the interior of the vehicle. She states that the manufacturer was not going to investigate her claims. The consumer discovered 3 recalls for her make, model and year for her vehicle. The consumer stated she had already experienced the failures of the recalls. The column switch was replaced because the unit would not self-cancel nor would it cancel manually. The switch would not reset in an off position which caused the lights to remain on once the vehicle had been turned off. The steering wheel vibrated frequently, even when traveling on a straight highway. The consumer also had repeated problems with the engine not starting and always assumed the problem was the battery which the consumer had replaced multiple times. …

When the front doors are opened then closed, a signifigant amount of water is on the window. I believe water is being retained within the door. In cold weather, the windows froze in the closed position. After setting in the sun, the windows functioned normally, but water was evident on them after being opened. The doors froze again the next day. After a carwash or rain, the dry windows can be actuated, and are then very wet. I am concerned about the internal window components rusting.

Consumer states while driving vehicle without warning and at any speed, vehicle will shake, mechanic states all four rims are dented resulting in vehicle shaking. Consumer states this also causes the steering to shake. Dealer had to secure clamp due to vehicle losing antifreeze. Brake light illuminated, dealer replaced front brake pads. Sunroof would not tilt, dealer reset the sunroof glass.

Closed sunroof violently exploded with small glass going all over both passengers going 60 MPH down highway. Nothing hit the car. Had had problems opening prior. Mitsubishi will not take any responsibility of possible defect. Insurance reports no evidence of object hitting. Could have been deadly in heavier traffic.

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