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#BS-1990-MITECL-12CA

1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Based on reports from 59 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 59 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 7 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.1x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column ShiftHIGH

13 owners reported power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift issues.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineMED

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: Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift (13 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift13 (22%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine5 (8%)

Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive)5 (8%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission4 (7%)

Visibility:glass, Side/rear2 (3%)

Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash2 (3%)

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner2 (3%)

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft2 (3%)

1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive) Issues

Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive) complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:transfer case (4 wheel drive)-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-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.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

06E065000Jul 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

89V128000Sep 1989

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

WIRING HARNESS FOR THE HEADLAMPS MAY BREAK DUE TO THE STRESS CREATED BY THE HEADLAMP POP UP DEVICES.

90V056002Apr 1990

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

OPERATION OF SUNROOF IN "NON-STANDARD" MANNER MAY CAUSE MALE HINGE DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE ROOF HINGE RECEIVER.

90V106002Jul 1990

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

DILUTED PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED ON THE WINDSHIELD OPENING FLANGES PRIOR TO WINDSHIELD GLASS INSTALLATION WHICH WOULD NOT PROVIDE THE RETENTION REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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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.

1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

2.1x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 59 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse is related to the power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift, with 13 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?

The 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 59 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.1x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.

How much does it cost to fix 1990 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 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse have any recalls?

Yes, the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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