NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mitsubishi Caribbean dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, describing incidents dated June 27, 2000.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #864905 · Filed
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, HEARD A CLICKING NOISE, THEN SAW SMOKE. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL FUSE TO GET IT TO STOP SMOKING, CONSUMER FEELS THIS COULD HAD CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.*AK
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT
NHTSA #00V421003 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Ball Joint · NHTSA notice
Reported April 6, 2001 · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Potentially affected: 5,164 vehicles
Owners notified May 24, 2001 · Vehicles built March 1, 1994 – June 30, 1999 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 21, 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-800-981-0452. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT
NHTSA #99V066004 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Ball Joint · NHTSA notice
Reported May 19, 1999 · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Potentially affected: 3,789 vehicles
Owners notified October 14, 1999 · Vehicles built June 17, 1994 – June 6, 1996 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 14, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse model years
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