Consumer Complaint Detail

MITSUBISHI / ECLIPSE / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004003167 Incident Date: Sep, 21 2004
Consumer's City: REIDSVILLE Consumer's State: NC
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Model Name: ECLIPSE Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 4A3AK44Y0WE Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Mar, 27 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: When driving any speed, the consumer would hear a cracking noise coming from the steering wheel. the dealership informed the consumer of a worn lower ball joint. the problem was not resolved. *jb the consumer checked the internet and saw that there was a recall on her model and year vehicle for faulty ball joints. the vehicle was taken to the closest mechanic for repairs. the consumer never received a recall notice and request reimbursement for repairs made. *bf *nm