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Mitsubishi Eclipse recall history and complaint patterns

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Mitsubishi Eclipse, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 64
Total Complaints 2784
Years Covered 1989–2012

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Mitsubishi Eclipse, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Fuel and emissions

6 campaigns · Years: 1995–1996, 2001, 2003–2007

These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.

Official notices (evidence):
  • 08V454000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly
  • 03V442000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump
  • 04V312000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
+ 3 more notices in this theme

Brakes

4 campaigns · Years: 1995, 2006–2009

These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 1 more notice in this theme

Steering and suspension

4 campaigns · Years: 1995–2000

These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 1 more notice in this theme

Electrical

3 campaigns · Years: 1990, 2000

These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.

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Powertrain

3 campaigns · Years: 1990–1998, 2000–2001, 2007

These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.

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Seats and restraints

3 campaigns · Years: 1990–1991, 1997, 2001

These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.

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Visibility and lighting

2 campaigns · Years: 1990

These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).

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Airbags

1 campaign · Years: 2000–2005

These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.

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Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Mitsubishi Eclipse in NHTSA complaint data are Service brakes, Wheels:rim, Engine and engine cooling:engine.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2012 0 11 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Electrical system, Service brakes.
2011 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags.
2010 0 1 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes.
2009 1 44 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Air bags, Structure:body.
2008 1 82 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Service brakes, hydraulic, Air bags.
2007 4 122 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Service brakes, hydraulic, Air bags.
2006 4 118 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Air bags, Service brakes, hydraulic.
2005 3 8 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch, Electrical system, Wheels:rim.
2004 4 20 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Structure:body, Structure.
2003 3 158 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure, Structure:body, Power train:clutch assembly.
2002 2 84 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Wheels:rim, Wheels, Structure.
2001 7 287 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Wheels:rim, Exterior lighting:headlights, Air bags.
2000 7 380 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Wheels:rim, Wheels, Structure.
1999 2 150 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Structure:body:door, Steering.
1998 4 174 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Power train:automatic transmission.
1997 3 185 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Air bags:frontal.
1996 4 220 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint, Engine and engine cooling:engine.
1995 5 440 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Air bags:frontal, Engine and engine cooling:engine.
1994 1 53 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components, Suspension:front.
1993 1 44 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift.
1992 1 65 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift, Power train:automatic transmission, Tires.
1991 2 65 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift, Power train:automatic transmission.
1990 5 59 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive).
1989 0 13 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine, Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv), Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Power train , Fuel system and Equipment

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2009

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Control unit/module: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V337000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake syste

2008

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Control unit/module: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V337000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake syste

2007

  • Structure: Frame and members: Safety recall involving the structure area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (06V334000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the metal forming part of the front crossmember may have been improperly stamped resulting in the metal becoming thinner in the cross-section than specified. This could, over time, result in breakage of the crossmember.
  • Power train: Automatic transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (06V414000) →
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    Summary: On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the key lock cable was improperly manufactured and may not allow the cable end to lock into the floor shifter mechanism. This can result in the interlock system to become inoperative and allow the ignition key to be removed without the ge
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (08V454000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the me
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Control unit/module: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V337000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake syste

2006

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V247000) →
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    Summary: Certain passenger vehicles may have been fitted with a defective brake booster assembly.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Master cylinder: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V299000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, one of four seals inside the master cylinder may have been installed improperly. As a result, the master cylinder may unexpectedly by-pass hydraulic braking force pressure and allow a longer than normal pedal stroke.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (08V454000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the me
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Control unit/module: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V337000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake syste

2005

  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V428000) →
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    Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'Occupant crash protection.' The bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (08V454000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the me
  • Air bags: Inflator module: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V338000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17,

2004

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (03V442000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. Excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V312000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.
  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V428000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'Occupant crash protection.' The bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
  • Air bags: Inflator module: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V338000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17,

2003

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (03V442000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. Excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.
  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V428000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'Occupant crash protection.' The bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
  • Air bags: Inflator module: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V338000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17,

2002

  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V428000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'Occupant crash protection.' The bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
  • Air bags: Inflator module: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V338000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17,

2001

  • Engine and engine cooling: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V299001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V320001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.
  • Seats: Safety recall involving the seats area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (01V005001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.
  • Power train: Cooling unit and lines: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (01V011001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (01V069000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A bulge in the fuel tank caused by the manufacturing process resulted in thinning of the material during a welding operation, increasing the risk of fuel leakage.
  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V428000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'Occupant crash protection.' The bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
  • Air bags: Inflator module: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V338000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17,

2000

  • Steering: Gear box (other than rack and pinion): Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V225001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
  • Power train: Cooling unit and lines: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (01V011001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
  • Steering: Hose, piping, and connections: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (01V295001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. The power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage.
  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V428000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'Occupant crash protection.' The bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
  • Air bags: Inflator module: Safety recall involving the air bags area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (15V338000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17,
  • Visibility: Switch/wiring: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V305001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
  • Electrical system: Cables: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V333001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment. The battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.

1999

  • Suspension: Lower ball joint: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V421001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V428000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'Occupant crash protection.' The bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.

1998

  • Suspension: Lower ball joint: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V421001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V428000) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'Occupant crash protection.' The bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
  • Vehicle speed control: Safety recall involving the vehicle speed control area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V045001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.
  • Power train: Automatic transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V069001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

1997

  • Suspension: Lower ball joint: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V421001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
  • Seats: Head restraint: Safety recall involving the seats area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (97V081001) →
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    Summary: The headrest guide bracket was improperly welded to the seat back frame on the passenger side seat back assemblies only.
  • Power train: Automatic transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V069001) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

1996

  • Suspension: Lower ball joint: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V421001) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V158001) →
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    Summary: The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
  • Power train: Automatic transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V069001) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
  • Suspension: Lower ball joint: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V066001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.

1995

  • Suspension: Lower ball joint: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V421001) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (94V149002) →
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    Summary: The headlamp support panel can develop a fatigue crack where the anti-lock brake system (abs) hydraulic unit is attached, allowing the hydraulic unit to fall down.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (96V158001) →
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    Summary: The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
  • Power train: Automatic transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V069001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
  • Suspension: Lower ball joint: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V066001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.

1994

  • Power train: Automatic transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V069001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

1993

  • Power train: Automatic transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V069001) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

1992

  • Power train: Automatic transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V069001) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

1991

  • Seat belts: Buckle assembly: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (95V103004) →
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    Summary: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
  • Power train: Automatic transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V069001) →
    Show official notice text
    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

1990

  • Electrical system: Wiring: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (89V128000) →
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    Summary: Wiring harness for the headlamps may break due to the stress created by the headlamp pop up devices.
  • Visibility: Sun/moon roof assembly: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
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    Summary: Operation of sunroof in "non-standard" manner may cause male hinge disengagement from the roof hinge receiver.
  • Visibility: Windshield: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (90V106002) →
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    Summary: 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.
  • Seat belts: Buckle assembly: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (95V103004) →
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    Summary: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
  • Power train: Automatic transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V069001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

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