1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS Review

Vehicle Overview Vehicle Specifications Specs Recalls

Vehicle Overview

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse is manufactured in United States. It has a comfortable HATCHBACK 2-DR body style. The model is seating 4 people. The engine is powerful and comprises 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V. The model has a considerable tank size of 16.90 gallon. 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse uses 20 - 22 miles/gallon of gasoline in the city. On highways, the vehicle is energy efficient and uses 30 - 32 miles/gallon of gasoline. The distance of the wheelbase of 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse is 98.80 in. The environmentally compatible power system steering is R&P. 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse has an overall width of 68.30 in. The length of the trim is 172.20 in. The height comes to 50.20 in. The price of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse amounts to only $14,970 USD. 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse has had 11 recalls in the past 28 years.

Year: 1996
Make: Mitsubishi
Model: Eclipse
Trim: RS
Made In: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic | 5-Speed Manual
Driveline: FWD
Seating: 4
MSRP: $$14,970 USD
MPG: 20 - 22 miles/gallon/30 - 32 miles/gallon
Tires: 195/70R14
Tank Size: 16.90 gallon

Popular VINs

4A3AK34Y4TE422258

Popular VINs

4A3AK34Y4TE422258

Vehicle Specifications

year:

1996

Make:

Mitsubishi

Model:

Eclipse

Trim Level:

Manufactured In:

UNITED STATES

Production Seq. Number:

250813

Body Style:

HATCHBACK 2-DR

Engine Type:

2.0L L4 DOHC 16V

Transmission-short:

4A | 5M

Transmission-long:

4-Speed Automatic | 5-Speed Manual

Driveline:

FWD

Tank:

16.90 gallon

Fuel Economy-city:

20 - 22 miles/gallon

Fuel Economy-highway:

30 - 32 miles/gallon

Anti-Brake System:

Non-ABS | 4-Wheel ABS

Steering Type:

R&P

Front Brake Type:

Disc

Rear Brake Type:

Drum | Disc

Turning Diameter:

Not on File

Front Suspension:

Ind

Rear Suspension:

Ind

Front Spring Type:

Coil

Rear Spring Type:

Coil

Tires:

195/70R14

Front Headroom:

37.90 in.

Rear Headroom:

34.30 in.

Front Legroom:

43.30 in.

Rear Legroom:

28.40 in.

Front Shoulder Room:

53.10 in.

Rear Shoulder Room:

51.20 in.

Front Hip Room:

55.10 in.

Rear Hip Room:

47.20 in.

Interior Trim:

Not on File

Exterior Color:

Not on File

Curb Weight-automatic:

2844 lbs

Curb Weight-manual:

2767 lbs

Overall Length:

172.20 in.

Overall Width:

68.30 in.

Overall Height:

50.20 in.

Wheelbase:

98.80 in.

Ground Clearance:

Not on File

Track Front:

59.40 in.

Track Rear:

59.30 in.

Cargo Length:

Not on File

Width at Wheelwell:

Not on File

Width at Wall:

Not on File

Depth:

Not on File

Standard Seating:

Optional Seating:

Not on File

Passenger Volume:

Not on File

Cargo Volume:

Not on File

Standard Towing:

Not on File

Maximum Towing:

Not on File

Standard Payload:

Not on File

Maximum Payload:

Not on File

Standard GVWR:

Not on File

Maximum GVWR:

Not on File

Basic-duration:

Not on File

Basic-distance:

Not on File

Powertrain-duration:

Not on File

Powertrain-distance:

Not on File

Rust-duration:

Not on File

Rust-distance:

Not on File

MSRP:

$14,970 USD

Dealer Invoice:

Not on File

Destination Charge:

Not on File

Child Safety Door Locks:

Not on File

Locking Pickup Truck Tailgate:

Not on File

Power Door Locks:

Not on File

Vehicle Anti-Theft:

Not on File

4WD/AWD:

Not on File

ABS Brakes:

Opt.

Automatic Load-Leveling:

Not on File

Electronic Brake Assistance:

Not on File

Limited Slip Differential:

Not on File

Locking Differential:

Not on File

Traction Control:

Not on File

Vehicle Stability Control System:

Not on File

Driver Airbag:

Std.

Front Side Airbag:

Not on File

Front Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Not on File

Passenger Airbag:

Std.

Side Head Curtain Airbag:

Not on File

Second Row Side Airbag:

Not on File

Second Row Side Airbag with Head Protection:

Not on File

Electronic Parking Aid:

Not on File

First Aid Kit:

Not on File

Trunk Anti-Trap Device:

Not on File

Keyless Entry:

Not on File

Remote Ignition:

Not on File

Air Conditioning:

Opt.

Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls:

Not on File

Cruise Control:

Not on File

Tachometer:

Std.

Tilt Steering:

Std.

Tilt Steering Column:

Not on File

Heated Steering Wheel:

Not on File

Leather Steering Wheel:

Not on File

Steering Wheel Mounted Controls:

Not on File

Telescopic Steering Column:

Not on File

Adjustable Foot Pedals:

Not on File

Genuine Wood Trim:

Not on File

Tire Pressure Monitor:

Not on File

Trip Computer:

Not on File

AM/FM Radio:

Not on File

Cassette Player:

Not on File

CD Player:

Not on File

CD Changer:

Not on File

DVD Player:

Not on File

Voice Activated Telephone:

Not on File

Navigation Aid:

Not on File

Second Row Sound Controls:

Not on File

Subwoofer:

Not on File

Telematics System:

Not on File

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Front Cooled Seat:

Not on File

Front Heated Seat:

Not on File

Front Power Lumbar Support:

Not on File

Front Power Memory Seat:

Not on File

Front Split Bench Seat:

Not on File

Leather Seat:

Not on File

Passenger Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Folding Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Heated Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Multi-Adjustable Power Seat:

Not on File

Second Row Removable Seat:

Not on File

Third Row Removable Seat:

Not on File

Cargo Area Cover:

Not on File

Cargo Area Tiedowns:

Not on File

Cargo Net:

Not on File

Load Bearing Exterior Rack:

Not on File

Pickup Truck Bed Liner:

Not on File

Power Sunroof:

Not on File

Removable Top:

Not on File

Manual Sunroof:

Opt.

Automatic Headlights:

Not on File

Daytime Running Lights:

Not on File

Fog Lights:

Not on File

High Intensity Discharge Headlights:

Not on File

Pickup Truck Cargo Box Light:

Not on File

Running Boards:

Not on File

Front Air Dam:

Not on File

Rear Spoiler:

Not on File

Skid Plate:

Not on File

Splash Guards:

Not on File

Wind Deflector for Convertibles:

Not on File

Power Sliding Side Van Door:

Not on File

Power Trunk Lid:

Not on File

Alloy Wheels:

Opt.

Chrome Wheels:

Not on File

Full Size Spare Tire:

Not on File

Run Flat Tires:

Not on File

Steel Wheels:

Not on File

Power Windows:

Not on File

Electrochromic Exterior Rearview Mirror:

Not on File

Glass Rear Window on Convertible:

Not on File

Heated Exterior Mirror:

Not on File

Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror:

Not on File

Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror:

Not on File

Deep Tinted Glass:

Not on File

Interval Wipers:

Not on File

Rain Sensing Wipers:

Not on File

Rear Window Defogger:

Std.

Rear Wiper:

Not on File

Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window:

Not on File

Tow Hitch Receiver:

Not on File

Towing Preparation Package:

Not on File

Engine Compressor Type:

Not on File

Engine Fuel Type:

Not on File

Tier Five - Vehicle Market Perception:

Not on File

Doors:

Not on File

Vehicle Style:

Not on File

Vehicle Type:

Not on File

Engine Cylinder:

Not on File

Engine Size:

Not on File

Vehicle Size:

Not on File

Horsepower:

Not on File

Trims Available:

Not on File

Drivetrain:

Not on File

Safety & Recalls

Recall 85648 started on 05/11/2009 by OVSC effecting 42,540 units.

Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY DOPE, INC.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER "DOCUMENT SEARCH" LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Recall 83263 started on 04/07/2009 by OVSC effecting 16,270 units.

Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES PRODUCED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER.IN ORDER TO DETERMINE IF YOUR AFTERMARKET LAMP ASSEMBLY IS AFFECTED BY THIS NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE REVIEW THE LIST OF MODEL NUMBERS PROVIDED TO US BY SABERSPORT.THE LIST CAN BE FOUND UNDER "DOCUMENT SEARCH" LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR SCREEN.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Recall 88266 started on 07/26/2007 by MFR effecting 222 units.

Summary: CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.
Notes: AIRTEX RECALL NO. FP072007-1.THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER OR MITSUBISHI.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall 50825 started on 06/29/2006 by OVSC effecting 87,745 units.

Summary: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AAI MOTORSPORTS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED "LAMP MODEL NUMBERS."CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall 51097 started on 05/24/2006 by OVSC effecting 27,176 units.

Summary: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED "LAMP MODEL NUMBERS."CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall 60722 started on 03/23/2006 by OVSC effecting 61,944 units.

Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED "LAMP MODEL NUMBERS."CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall 61813 started on 03/13/2006 by OVSC effecting 292,000 units.

Summary: CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY ANZO AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall 5739 started on 12/18/2000 by ODI effecting 567,432 units.

Summary: 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 INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES.THE FIRST PHASE BEGAN APRIL 2, 2001, AND THE FINAL PHASE WILL BE COMPLETED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 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 AMERICA AT 1-888-MITSU-2001 (1-888-648-7820).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall 11618 started on 04/05/1999 by ODI effecting 307,000 units.

Summary: 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.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 15, 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 AT 1-800-222-0037. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall 13633 started on 03/26/1998 by ODI effecting 24,275 units.

Summary: 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 REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 20, 1998.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 AT 1-800-222-0037.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall 15965 started on 08/27/1996 by MFR effecting 5,731 units.

Summary: THE FUEL TANK GASKETS FOR THE FUEL PUMP AND/OR GAUGE UNIT GASKET COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ALLOWING FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE.
Consequence: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND IF THE GASKETS ARE FOUND TO BE LEAKING, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, CAPS AND GASKETS.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 21, 1996. 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 AT 1-800-222-0037.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Other Trims and Configurations for 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 20 - 22 miles/gallon
30 - 32 miles/gallon

Get more specs

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Spyder

Engine: 2.4L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 20 - 22 miles/gallon
28 - 29 miles/gallon

Get more specs

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Base

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 20 - 22 miles/gallon
30 - 32 miles/gallon

Get more specs

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 20 - 23 miles/gallon
27 - 31 miles/gallon

Get more specs

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Spyder

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 20 - 23 miles/gallon
26 - 31 miles/gallon

Get more specs

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 19 - 21 miles/gallon
25 - 28 miles/gallon

Get more specs

Find a car by a VIN code

Recent 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS VIN Searches

4A3AK34Y4TE422258
4A3AK34Y5TE333119
4A3AK34YXTE287030
4A3AK34Y4TE413382
4A3AK34YXTE395499
4A3AK34Y9TE275810
4A3AK34Y8TE322714
4A3AK34Y7TE420178
4A3AK34Y9TE288766
4A3AK34Y8TE425082
4A3AK34YXTE314159
4A3AK34Y4TE336948
4A3AK34Y1TE275736
4A3AK34Y8TE300986
4A3AK34Y9TE342986
4A3AK34Y8TE299578
4A3AK34Y8TE404085
4A3AK34Y4TE267047
4A3AK34YXTE407991
4A3AK34Y7TE280049
4A3AK34Y5TE410118
4A3AK34YXTE255159
4A3AK34YXTE371686
4A3AK34Y1TE311098
4A3AK34Y7TE304169
4A3AK34Y6TE286943
4A3AK34Y9TE243438
4A3AK34Y3TE380715
4A3AK34YXTE304666
4A3AK34Y7TE330349
4A3AK34Y5TE314344
4A3AK34Y8TE322793
4A3AK34YXTE373034
4A3AK34Y6TE416512
4A3AK34Y6TE313798
4A3AK34Y5TE312724
4A3AK34Y8TE425390
4A3AK34Y8TE406743
4A3AK34Y2TE294974
4A3AK34Y6TE344324
4A3AK34Y9TE329932
4A3AK34Y8TE270324
4A3AK34Y8TE310174
4A3AK34Y1TE263246
4A3AK34Y2TE278192
4A3AK34Y2TE388028
4A3AK34YXTE265223
4A3AK34Y4TE421868
4A3AK34YXTE295760
4A3AK34Y9TE318736
4A3AK34Y1TE326037
4A3AK34Y3TE334012
4A3AK34YXTE270762
4A3AK34Y5TE295956
4A3AK34Y0TE279342
4A3AK34Y4TE324251
4A3AK34YXTE400488
4A3AK34Y3TE279464
4A3AK34Y2TE298166
4A3AK34Y6TE282293
4A3AK34Y0TE250813
4A3AK34YXTE390951
4A3AK34Y5TE409891
4A3AK34Y6TE395029
4A3AK34Y6TE306673
4A3AK34YXTE420448
4A3AK34Y4TE250913
4A3AK34Y5TE283631
4A3AK34Y9TE308935
4A3AK34Y0TE302618
4A3AK34YXTE338168
4A3AK34YXTE305820
4A3AK34Y2TE414451
4A3AK34Y6TE260696
4A3AK34Y2TE319503
4A3AK34Y9TE320499
4A3AK34Y2TE309408
4A3AK34Y2TE317847
4A3AK34Y8TE310353
4A3AK34Y7TE386372
4A3AK34Y5TE404240
4A3AK34Y3TE245573
4A3AK34Y0TE270950
4A3AK34Y4TE282437
4A3AK34Y1TE325289
4A3AK34Y3TE257819
4A3AK34Y0TE302652
4A3AK34Y0TE311500
4A3AK34Y7TE406961
4A3AK34Y4TE312083
4A3AK34Y2TE283330
4A3AK34Y0TE286212
4A3AK34YXTE328871
4A3AK34Y0TE421253
4A3AK34Y8TE326813
4A3AK34Y2TE287393
4A3AK34Y5TE399637
4A3AK34Y0TE299185
4A3AK34Y8TE353090
4A3AK34Y9TE406590
4A3AK34Y7TE335129
4A3AK34YXTE249118
4A3AK34Y7TE402795
4A3AK34YXTE328885
4A3AK34Y5TE302453
4A3AK34Y7TE388445
4A3AK34Y4TE259000
4A3AK34Y8TE310384
4A3AK34Y3TE291159
4A3AK34Y8TE370911
4A3AK34Y7TE284375
4A3AK34Y6TE313493
4A3AK34Y8TE389992
4A3AK34Y9TE250258
4A3AK34Y9TE337304
4A3AK34Y1TE311392
4A3AK34YXTE353964
4A3AK34Y7TE321277
4A3AK34Y5TE264478
4A3AK34Y0TE358011
4A3AK34YXTE315702
4A3AK34Y7TE403350
4A3AK34Y9TE324911
4A3AK34Y7TE314149
4A3AK34Y3TE310471
4A3AK34Y3TE272935
4A3AK34Y2TE425403
4A3AK34YXTE320835
4A3AK34Y7TE317777
4A3AK34Y2TE418435
4A3AK34Y0TE342875
4A3AK34Y2TE408679
4A3AK34Y2TE379068
4A3AK34Y5TE421281
4A3AK34Y9TE384252
4A3AK34Y8TE401204
4A3AK34Y9TE314203
4A3AK34Y5TE356836
4A3AK34Y2TE301521
4A3AK34YXTE305624
4A3AK34Y2TE267337
4A3AK34Y8TE397896
4A3AK34Y1TE328225
4A3AK34Y1TE409256
4A3AK34Y0TE384284
4A3AK34YXTE286850
4A3AK34Y2TE382858
4A3AK34Y9TE310586
4A3AK34Y8TE336757
4A3AK34Y2TE409203
4A3AK34Y2TE406205
4A3AK34Y3TE310275
4A3AK34Y1TE425232
4A3AK34Y6TE297666
4A3AK34Y3TE258906
4A3AK34YXTE327896
4A3AK34Y0TE277932
4A3AK34Y7TE330271
4A3AK34Y4TE314836
4A3AK34Y3TE422753
4A3AK34Y7TE332764
4A3AK34Y9TE253872
4A3AK34Y9TE399155
4A3AK34Y4TE394350
4A3AK34Y1TE240890
4A3AK34Y4TE424950
4A3AK34Y6TE304616
4A3AK34Y3TE279030
4A3AK34Y0TE259821
4A3AK34Y5TE424763
4A3AK34Y2TE302359
4A3AK34Y4TE396843
4A3AK34Y9TE313813
4A3AK34Y6TE419670
4A3AK34Y4TE332544
4A3AK34Y6TE243929
4A3AK34Y4TE265654
4A3AK34YXTE250480
4A3AK34Y6TE331833
4A3AK34YXTE418036
4A3AK34Y2TE379975
4A3AK34YXTE310760
4A3AK34Y5TE424679
4A3AK34Y3TE279142
4A3AK34Y5TE367366
4A3AK34Y8TE381147
4A3AK34Y0TE285240
4A3AK34Y0TE346702
4A3AK34Y6TE355159
4A3AK34Y2TE326547
4A3AK34Y0TE326532
4A3AK34Y9TE293692
4A3AK34Y8TE285776
4A3AK34YXTE249779
4A3AK34Y1TE319699
4A3AK34Y5TE337672
4A3AK34YXTE245926
4A3AK34Y8TE417077
4A3AK34Y2TE386182
4A3AK34Y4TE260776
4A3AK34Y8TE334233
4A3AK34Y3TE293719
4A3AK34Y6TE332433
4A3AK34Y1TE248620
4A3AK34Y7TE320582
4A3AK34YXTE295516
4A3AK34Y0TE281270
4A3AK34Y4TE250362
4A3AK34Y1TE307990
4A3AK34Y2TE403031
4A3AK34Y4TE368637
4A3AK34Y8TE353087
4A3AK34Y5TE337946
4A3AK34Y5TE400091
4A3AK34YXTE242542
4A3AK34Y2TE353991
4A3AK34YXTE399083
4A3AK34Y5TE371577
4A3AK34Y6TE326633
4A3AK34Y3TE318392
4A3AK34Y7TE384489
4A3AK34Y5TE290966
4A3AK34Y1TE360012
4A3AK34Y4TE321558
4A3AK34Y2TE289936
4A3AK34Y4TE320569
4A3AK34YXTE419543
4A3AK34Y5TE319124
4A3AK34Y7TE401811
4A3AK34Y5TE312013
4A3AK34Y5TE276503
4A3AK34Y5TE266229
4A3AK34Y7TE248170
4A3AK34Y0TE284315
4A3AK34Y6TE414209
4A3AK34Y3TE247128
4A3AK34Y9TE271014
4A3AK34YXTE322441
4A3AK34Y4TE302198
4A3AK34Y2TE399496
4A3AK34Y1TE278183
4A3AK34Y8TE241731
4A3AK34Y9TE305453
4A3AK34Y0TE377397
4A3AK34Y5TE296279
4A3AK34Y7TE252204
4A3AK34Y9TE310538
4A3AK34Y7TE313230
4A3AK34Y5TE381722
4A3AK34Y1TE367610
4A3AK34Y6TE388355
4A3AK34Y0TE398251
4A3AK34Y6TE409396
4A3AK34Y4TE369772
4A3AK34Y3TE339498
4A3AK34Y0TE289949
4A3AK34Y1TE299096
4A3AK34YXTE390612
4A3AK34Y9TE293501
4A3AK34Y8TE304746
4A3AK34Y8TE324964
4A3AK34Y7TE301014
4A3AK34Y2TE259982
4A3AK34Y6TE269592
4A3AK34Y2TE327150
4A3AK34Y7TE311882
4A3AK34Y6TE276753
4A3AK34Y2TE353036
4A3AK34Y2TE305939
4A3AK34Y5TE297139
4A3AK34Y4TE417769
4A3AK34Y4TE405668
4A3AK34Y8TE330666
4A3AK34Y6TE293780
4A3AK34Y6TE339480
4A3AK34Y4TE369755
4A3AK34Y9TE298570
4A3AK34Y8TE421369
4A3AK34Y1TE282931
4A3AK34Y6TE242084
4A3AK34Y9TE335004
4A3AK34YXTE264914
4A3AK34Y6TE369062
4A3AK34Y6TE253070
4A3AK34Y1TE353769
4A3AK34Y2TE258525
4A3AK34Y8TE262935
4A3AK34Y3TE310793
4A3AK34Y2TE331392
4A3AK34Y5TE247812
4A3AK34Y1TE315362
4A3AK34Y5TE309712
4A3AK34Y1TE325874
4A3AK34Y3TE329022
4A3AK34Y7TE321876
4A3AK34Y6TE355971
4A3AK34Y0TE326014
4A3AK34Y7TE330464
4A3AK34Y7TE424666
4A3AK34Y0TE257728
4A3AK34Y3TE339808
4A3AK34YXTE288811
4A3AK34Y1TE255471
4A3AK34YXTE306630
4A3AK34YXTE301251
4A3AK34YXTE379173
4A3AK34Y5TE390551
4A3AK34Y2TE329125
4A3AK34Y9TE411076
4A3AK34Y0TE321654
4A3AK34Y8TE328464
4A3AK34Y4TE425340
4A3AK34Y0TE362012
4A3AK34Y7TE418866
4A3AK34Y4TE379329
4A3AK34Y5TE284780
4A3AK34YXTE301153
4A3AK34YXTE335058
4A3AK34Y5TE349367
4A3AK34YXTE307440
4A3AK34Y4TE304680
4A3AK34Y5TE260365
4A3AK34Y2TE246620
4A3AK34Y1TE407961
4A3AK34Y6TE292340
4A3AK34Y7TE336071
4A3AK34Y8TE418990
4A3AK34Y9TE380735
4A3AK34Y3TE305903
4A3AK34Y1TE349785
4A3AK34Y4TE389889
4A3AK34Y8TE300051
4A3AK34Y0TE391915
4A3AK34Y1TE316611
4A3AK34Y2TE386229
4A3AK34Y9TE301659
4A3AK34YXTE263486
4A3AK34Y6TE372320
4A3AK34Y3TE407606
4A3AK34YXTE285570
4A3AK34Y8TE298222
4A3AK34Y8TE279752
4A3AK34Y7TE264966
4A3AK34Y1TE402534
4A3AK34Y1TE332887
4A3AK34Y8TE400540
4A3AK34Y6TE242179
4A3AK34Y2TE284896
4A3AK34Y6TE392373
4A3AK34Y5TE312903
4A3AK34Y1TE389994
4A3AK34Y8TE270419
4A3AK34Y8TE263339
4A3AK34Y5TE317051
4A3AK34Y9TE311723
4A3AK34Y3TE411851
4A3AK34Y6TE301151
4A3AK34Y8TE255225
4A3AK34Y8TE325953
4A3AK34Y9TE273992
4A3AK34Y5TE285590
4A3AK34YXTE385300
4A3AK34Y3TE325892
4A3AK34Y5TE338966
4A3AK34Y3TE259392
4A3AK34Y5TE310410
4A3AK34Y3TE272207
4A3AK34Y2TE342330
4A3AK34Y6TE354951
4A3AK34Y4TE409039
4A3AK34Y4TE286553
4A3AK34Y8TE297135
4A3AK34Y4TE384031
4A3AK34YXTE267621

Lookup VINs for 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS For Sale on Ebay Car Auction

4A3AK24Y8TE349308
4A3AX55FXTE395349
4A3AX55F7TE376046

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS Review

Vehicle Overview

Popular VINs

Popular VINs

Vehicle Specifications

Safety & Recalls

Recall 85648 started on 05/11/2009 by OVSC effecting 42,540 units.

Recall 83263 started on 04/07/2009 by OVSC effecting 16,270 units.

Recall 88266 started on 07/26/2007 by MFR effecting 222 units.

Recall 50825 started on 06/29/2006 by OVSC effecting 87,745 units.

Recall 51097 started on 05/24/2006 by OVSC effecting 27,176 units.

Recall 60722 started on 03/23/2006 by OVSC effecting 61,944 units.

Recall 61813 started on 03/13/2006 by OVSC effecting 292,000 units.

Recall 5739 started on 12/18/2000 by ODI effecting 567,432 units.

Recall 11618 started on 04/05/1999 by ODI effecting 307,000 units.

Recall 13633 started on 03/26/1998 by ODI effecting 24,275 units.

Recall 15965 started on 08/27/1996 by MFR effecting 5,731 units.

Other Trims and Configurations for 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Spyder

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Base

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Spyder

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX

Find a car by a VIN code

Recent 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS VIN Searches

Lookup VINs for 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS For Sale on Ebay Car Auction

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Generations