1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse engine problems
The 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 30 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
30
Engine complaints
14%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“DRIVING AT 40MPH HYDRAULIC TIMING BELT TENSIONER FAILED RESULTING IN IDLER PULLEYS TO SEIZE AND CATCH FIRE. HAD MOTOR NOT BEEN SHUT OFF WHEN IT WAS, MOTOR WOULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR.”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse engine — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.