2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse

The 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse is a compact sports car available with either a 2.4-liter inline-four engine or a 3.0-liter V6 engine. The 2.4-liter engine produces 147 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque, while the 3.0-liter engine produces 200 horsepower and 205 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are available with either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission.

The Eclipse is known for its sleek styling and sporty handling. However, it has also been criticized for its lack of interior space and its poor fuel economy.

Engine

2.4-liter Inline-Four

• Valve Cover Gasket Leak
  • Description/Symptoms: Oil leaking from the valve cover onto the engine will create a burning oil smell as well as cause smoke.
  • Solution: Replace the valve cover gasket.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found
• Timing Belt Tensioner Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The timing belt tensioner can fail, causing the timing belt to skip or break. This can lead to catastrophic engine damage.
  • Solution: Replace the timing belt tensioner and timing belt.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800
  • Recalls: None Found
• Crankshaft Position Sensor Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The crankshaft position sensor can fail, causing the engine to stall or run rough.
  • Solution: Replace the crankshaft position sensor.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
  • Recalls: None Found

3.0-liter V6

• Intake Manifold Gasket Leak
  • Description/Symptoms: The intake manifold gasket can leak, causing a vacuum leak. This can lead to poor engine performance and decreased fuel economy.
  • Solution: Replace the intake manifold gasket.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500
  • Recalls: None Found
• EGR Valve Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The EGR valve can fail, causing the engine to run rough and emit excessive emissions.
  • Solution: Replace the EGR valve.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found
• Power Steering Pump Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The power steering pump can fail, causing the steering to become difficult.
  • Solution: Replace the power steering pump.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

Five-Speed Manual Transmission

• Clutch Master Cylinder Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The clutch master cylinder can fail, causing the clutch to become inoperable.
  • Solution: Replace the clutch master cylinder.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found
• Transmission Input Shaft Bearing Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The transmission input shaft bearing can fail, causing the transmission to make a whining noise.
  • Solution: Replace the transmission input shaft bearing.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800
  • Recalls: None Found

Four-Speed Automatic Transmission

• Torque Converter Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The torque converter can fail, causing the transmission to slip or shudder.
  • Solution: Replace the torque converter.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $1,500
  • Recalls: None Found
• Transmission Control Module (TCM) Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The TCM can fail, causing the transmission to shift erratically or not shift at all.
  • Solution: Replace the TCM.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Strut Mount Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The strut mount can fail, causing the suspension to make a clunking noise.
  • Solution: Replace the strut mount.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found
• Rear Sway Bar End Link Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The rear sway bar end link can fail, causing the rear of the car to sway excessively.
  • Solution: Replace the rear sway bar end link.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Alternator Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The alternator can fail, causing the battery to not charge.
  • Solution: Replace the alternator.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800
  • Recalls: None Found
• Starter Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The starter can fail, causing the car to not start.
  • Solution: Replace the starter.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Headlight Switch Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The headlight switch can fail, causing the headlights to not work.
  • Solution: Replace the headlight switch.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200
  • Recalls: None Found
• Tail Light Lens Fade
  • Description/Symptoms: The tail light lenses can fade over time, reducing their visibility.
  • Solution: Replace the tail light lenses.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $50 - $100
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Dashboard Cracking
  • Description/Symptoms: The dashboard can crack, especially in hot climates.
  • Solution: Replace the dashboard.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800
  • Recalls: None Found
• Door Panel Clip Failure
  • Description/Symptoms: The door panel clips can fail, causing the door panel to rattle.
  • Solution: Replace the door panel clips.
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $20 - $40
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse has a number of potential issues, including engine leaks, transmission problems, suspension issues, and electrical problems. The severity of these issues varies, but some can be expensive to fix. Overall, the Eclipse is a reliable car, but it is important to be aware of the potential issues before buying one.