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1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Recall campaigns
11
Owner complaints
138, mostly power train
Safety record

Recalls on the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Recall·04V428000

Equipment: labels

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

Recall·00V421001

Suspension: lower ball joint

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.

Recall·06E060000

Exterior lighting

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.

8 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 138 owners reported

Power train28
Structure23
Engine and engine cooling21
Steering13

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse at a glance

Trims
GSGS-TGSXRSSpyder GSSpyder GS-T
Engine
2.0L 4-Cylinder, 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo, 2.4L 4-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
Drivetrain
FWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
Coupe
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Owners have filed 138 complaints about the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse with NHTSA, most often about the power train. There are 11 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 11 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.