How many recalls does the 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse have?

The 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1991 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 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is steering.

1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 53,162 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. 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.

Complaints by component

STEERING

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“While driving the consumer lost control resulting an accident in which the vehicle hitting a tree. The driver stated that he was not able to steer sharp enough o make a turn, all three occupants were injured, a recall for this problem was received months later. Mr *nlm”

STEERING · reported 2002-01-11

“Sudden acceleration. *ak”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES · reported 1999-07-19

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 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.