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Mitsubishi Eclipse 1996 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

5 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse - 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage5 complaints

5 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

96V158001Reported August 27, 1996 - 5,731 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 27, 1996. The campaign covers an estimated 5,731 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes35Engine30Suspension29Power Train18Air Bags17Vehicle Structure11
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.