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1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Based on reports from 65 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
65
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Recalls
3
TSBs
11
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 65 complaints, 8 crashes, 1 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission jerking

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

fails emissions test

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

banging sound under car

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

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

7 owners reported power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift issues — failures commonly reported around 73K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
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 (7 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

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift7 (11%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission6 (9%)
Wheels & Tires5 (8%)
Power Train:transfer Case (4 Wheel Drive)4 (6%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine3 (5%)
Other3 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (3%)
Suspension:front2 (3%)

1992 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 11% of all reports filed for the 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 73,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 73K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-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 6% of all reports filed for the 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 4 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.

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

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

09E025000Jul 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 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.

98V069001Apr 1998

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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.

1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

65

Class avg

50

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other subcompact cars vehicles from 1992.

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. 65 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse is related to the power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift, with 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
The 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 65 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 1 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 1992 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 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse have any recalls?
Yes, the 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 3 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?
Based on 6 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 73,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
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.
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