1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 30 complaints for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 14% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Recall in november on ball joint, had auto co. Check, said it was no problem. Sunday when pulling away from curb, heard loud popping sound, got out and looked, didn't see anything wrong, went to back up, and ball joint broke, car crashed on to pavement. Left tire went into fender. This vehicle was used on normal paved roads only. Veh. Is 4 years old, 71,000 miles. Company is denying fault. Why recall in nov. On ball joints if there isn't a problem.
Consumer received a recall notice for ball joints in september 2000. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, who inspected the vehicle, but did not repair the ball joints. Dealer indicated ball joints did not need replacement or repair. However, in december 2001 the ball joints collapsed. In january 2002 dealer repaired the ball joints, but did not replace the entire ball joint assembly. Currently, front end squeaks.