2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 25 complaints for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
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…
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.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Wheels 129 complaints
- Body & structure 41 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 25 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Tires 19 complaints