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1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Based on reports from 13 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 13 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv)HIGH

1 owners reported engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv) issues.

!Inspect the Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:sealMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv) (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Other1 (8%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv)1 (8%)

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:seal1 (8%)

Service Brakes, Air:disc:rotor1 (8%)

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump1 (8%)

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid1 (8%)

Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly1 (8%)

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring1 (8%)

1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv) Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (pcv) complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:seal Issues

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:seal complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Air:disc:rotor Issues

Service Brakes, Air:disc:rotor complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, air:disc:rotor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump Issues

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:hydraulic power assist:pump-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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The worst model year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse is the 2001 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 13 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse is related to the engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv), with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?

The 1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 13 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse have any recalls?

No recalls have been issued for the 1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse according to NHTSA records.

What mileage do Mitsubishi Eclipse problems start?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

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