How many recalls does the 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse have?

The 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is power train.

1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 53,168 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 98V311000 1998-12-10 53,162 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD IN THE CARIBBEAN. IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OF THESE VEHICLES, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH TAKATA BELT BUCKLES, THE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTONS, WHICH ARE MADE OF ABS PLASTIC MATERIAL AND MARKED "PRESS," CAN BREAK, ALLOWING PIECES TO FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Consequence

IF PIECES FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, THE BUCKLE MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, FAILING TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES.

POWER TRAIN 98V069003 1998-06-09 6 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE…

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Dt*: the contact stated the transfer case locked up causing the rear wheels to also lock while traveling 45 mph. An nhtsa recall, #98v069001 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the power train: automatic transmission however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not…”

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) · reported 2006-03-30

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.