1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 18 complaints for the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 17 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 12 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 17 crashes, 2 fires, 12 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving 45 MPH had a direct frontal impact, and driver's/passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupants in this crash. Driver/passenger sustained injuries, and vehicle was totaled.
Recently, relocated to florida with in 18 months I notice my passenger side air bag is protruding out from the heat and humidity in sw florida. Originally had car in new york and never had this problem. I am very concerned about it exploding while I am driving. Notice on recent recall concerning air bags didn't include my make and model. This 1998 mitsubishi eclipse gst is making a true statement on the above air bag issue and all statements are true.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Transmission 20 complaints
- Engine 19 complaints