The 1995 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 8,953 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SUSPENSION00V4210032001-04-065,164 affected
Defect
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.
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.
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…
SUSPENSION99V0660041999-05-193,789 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
SEATS
1
SUSPENSION
1
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The consumer complained about an ongoing gas odor problem within the cabin of the vehicle. The odor was strongest when the vehicle was turned off, but could also be smelled when the vehicle was idled. The dealership serviced the vehicle several times, but was unable to remedy the problem. They…”
“The consumer complained about an ongoing gas odor problem within the cabin of the vehicle. The odor was strongest when the vehicle was turned off, but could also be smelled when the vehicle was idled. The dealership serviced the vehicle several times, but was unable to remedy the problem. They…”
“The consumer complained about an ongoing gas odor problem within the cabin of the vehicle. The odor was strongest when the vehicle was turned off, but could also be smelled when the vehicle was idled. The dealership serviced the vehicle several times, but was unable to remedy the problem. They…”
“The consumer complained about an ongoing gas odor problem within the cabin of the vehicle. The odor was strongest when the vehicle was turned off, but could also be smelled when the vehicle was idled. The dealership serviced the vehicle several times, but was unable to remedy the problem. They…”
“The consumer complained about an ongoing gas odor problem within the cabin of the vehicle. The odor was strongest when the vehicle was turned off, but could also be smelled when the vehicle was idled. The dealership serviced the vehicle several times, but was unable to remedy the problem. They…”
“The consumer complained about an ongoing gas odor problem within the cabin of the vehicle. The odor was strongest when the vehicle was turned off, but could also be smelled when the vehicle was idled. The dealership serviced the vehicle several times, but was unable to remedy the problem. They…”
“The consumer complained about an ongoing gas odor problem within the cabin of the vehicle. The odor was strongest when the vehicle was turned off, but could also be smelled when the vehicle was idled. The dealership serviced the vehicle several times, but was unable to remedy the problem. They…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1995 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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