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2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Eclipse years

Owner complaints for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse are substantially higher than the model-year median of 49.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

105 reports with mileage · 203 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Wheels. Review the 128 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 41 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

13 crash reports6 fire reports11 injury reports

Structure complaints

41 reports
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48,180 miles · Oct 7, 2005
Structure

DASH BOARD CRACKED IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS NOT SURE WHAT THE CAUSE OF THIS IS VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN ANY COLLISIONS THAT WOULD CAUSE THIS, SUSPECT MATERIAL FOR DASH IS AFFECTED BY TEMPERATURE, NEVER USED ANY CHEMICALS ON THE DASH FOR CLEANING PURPOSES. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN MANY FRIENDS 2000+ MODEL MITSUBISHI ECLIPSES. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10139074

Mileage unknown · May 3, 2005
StructureVisibilityWheels

CONTACT STATES: WHILE SHE WAS WASHING VEHICLE SHE NOTICED A CRACK IN DASHBOARD. ALSO, A CRACK IN RIM. SHE HAS NOT HAD ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT TO CAUSE THESE PROBLEMS. SHE SAID THAT THERE WAS A FILM ON THE INSIDE WINDSHIELD. THE FILM WAS PROBABLY MOISTURE WERE IT HAD RAINED.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10119605

Mileage unknown · Apr 25, 2005
Structure

I OWN A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT PURCHASED OCTOBER 1999. SINCE EARLY 2003 I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PAINT EVEN THOUGH I HAVE TAKEN GOOD CARE OF IT. THE CLEAR COAT ON THE ROOF CAME OFF. AFTER FIGHTING WITH THE DEALER THEY AGREED TO HELP REPAINT THE ROOF. SHORTLEY THEREAFTER THE WHOLE CAR STARTED TURNING WHITE MY CAR USED…

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I OWN A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT PURCHASED OCTOBER 1999. SINCE EARLY 2003 I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PAINT EVEN THOUGH I HAVE TAKEN GOOD CARE OF IT. THE CLEAR COAT ON THE ROOF CAME OFF. AFTER FIGHTING WITH THE DEALER THEY AGREED TO HELP REPAINT THE ROOF. SHORTLEY THEREAFTER THE WHOLE CAR STARTED TURNING WHITE MY CAR USED TO BE BLACK NOW IT'S WHITE! THE IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND CANNOT BELIEVE THE CONSUMER IS STUCK WITH THE REPAIR OF THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS MITSUBISHI WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CLEAR COAT SIMPLY TURNS WHITE! MITSUBISHI NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR CHEAP WORK AND ASSIST CONSUMERS WITH THIS BURDEN! PLEASE HELP!*AK

NHTSA ODI #10118382

Mileage unknown · Feb 23, 2005
Structure

DASHBOARD CRACKED IN 3 DIFFERENT PLACES DO TO EXTREME HEAT AND COLD. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10112023

2,000 miles · Aug 25, 2004
Structure

MY 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE LEAKS WATER ONE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. THE WATER LEAKS FROM THE HATCHBACK AREA, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED ON A DOWNHILL POSITION. THE HATCHBACK AREA ONLY HAS A SMALL HOLE FOR THE WATER TO DRAIN AND IT CLOGS VERY EASILY. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T EVEN CLOG BUT SOMEHOW THE WATER STILL DOES…

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MY 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE LEAKS WATER ONE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. THE WATER LEAKS FROM THE HATCHBACK AREA, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED ON A DOWNHILL POSITION. THE HATCHBACK AREA ONLY HAS A SMALL HOLE FOR THE WATER TO DRAIN AND IT CLOGS VERY EASILY. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T EVEN CLOG BUT SOMEHOW THE WATER STILL DOES NOT DRAIN. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT MITSUBISHI "BLOWS OUT" THE HOLE BUT THIS IS ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX. I CHECK IT AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK AND IT STILL FLOODS. THE FLOODING GETS SO BAD THAT IT SHORTS THE SPEAKERS AND STERO EQUIPMENT WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT. MY CAR HAS FLOODED AT LEAST 50 DIFFERENT TIMES SINCE OWNING THIS VEHICLE AND THE CONTINUE TO TELL ME THAT NOTHING CAN BE DONE EXCEPT FOR THIS "BLOWING OUT" THE HOLE GARBAGE. DON'T BUY THIS CAR IF YOU HAVE TO PARK ON ANY SORT OF HILLS. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED, I HAD AT LEAST 2 INCHES OF WATER ON MY PASSENGER SIDE.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10088574

25,000 miles · Jan 23, 2004
Structure

THE CLEAR COAT ON MY CAR IS BUBBLING AND THEN FLAKING OFF. I HAVE MULTIPLE LARGE SECTIONS OF MY CAR WITH THE CLEAR COAT BUBBLING UP AND FLAKING OFF. IT LOOKS HORRENDOUS. ON TOP OF THAT, EVERYTIME THERE IS ANY MOISTURE IN THE AIR OR IT RAINS, THE DOOR HANDLES BECOME DOTTED. MY CAR IS PATRIOT RED PEARL AND THE DOTS ARE A PINKISH…

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THE CLEAR COAT ON MY CAR IS BUBBLING AND THEN FLAKING OFF. I HAVE MULTIPLE LARGE SECTIONS OF MY CAR WITH THE CLEAR COAT BUBBLING UP AND FLAKING OFF. IT LOOKS HORRENDOUS. ON TOP OF THAT, EVERYTIME THERE IS ANY MOISTURE IN THE AIR OR IT RAINS, THE DOOR HANDLES BECOME DOTTED. MY CAR IS PATRIOT RED PEARL AND THE DOTS ARE A PINKISH RED. IT IS VERY ODD. THE DEALERS WILL TYPICALLY REPAINT THE HANDLES BUT THE DOTS WILL STILL APPEAR. MY BIGGEST CONCERN RIGHT NOW IS THE QUALITY OF PAINT AND CLEAR COAT THAT IS APPLIED ON THE CAR. I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO SEE MY CAR, AND MANY OTHER ENTHUSIASTIC MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE OWNERS CARS TAKEN CARE OF. (I OWN A 2000 ECLIPSE) THANKS! *LA

NHTSA ODI #10054744

Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 2003
Structure

MY 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE IS RUSTING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT EVERY SEAM WHERE TWO PIECES OF METAL ARE WELDED TOGETHER. IT IS AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE. MITSUBISHI DENIES ANY WARRANTY CLAIM AND BLAMED ME FOR HAVING SAND AND SALT IN MY …

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MY 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE IS RUSTING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT EVERY SEAM WHERE TWO PIECES OF METAL ARE WELDED TOGETHER. IT IS AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE VEHICLE. MITSUBISHI DENIES ANY WARRANTY CLAIM AND BLAMED ME FOR HAVING SAND AND SALT IN MY ENGINE. A BASIC SEARCH OF THE INTERNET SHOWS SEVERAL OTHER MITSUBISHI OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *LA

NHTSA ODI #10043194

Mileage unknown · May 7, 2003
Structure

RUST ALL OVER 2000 WHITE MIT. ECLIPSE RS. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10018346

Mileage unknown · Apr 10, 2003
Structure

PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT SEAL DUE TO OBSTRUCTION OF WINDOW. WHATEVER REGULATES HOW FAR THE WINDOW GOES UP IS MISSING/BROKEN. *NLM

NHTSA ODI #10014236

20,000 miles · Mar 2, 2003
Structure

DURING RAIN THE VEHICLE LEAKS THROUGH THE FIRE WALL AND/OR AIR VENTS INTO FLOOR OF VEHICLE.*JB

NHTSA ODI #10008345

Official recalls

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15V338000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jun 2, 2015

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.

04V428000 · Equipment:other:labels

Sep 1, 2004

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.

01V295001 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections

Sep 25, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH V6 ENGINES TO FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING FLUID FEED TUBE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD MOUNTED HEAT SHIELD CAUSING A HOLE TO BE WORN THROUGH THE POWER STEERING PIPE ALLOWING FLUID LEAKAGE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN RESULT IN A FIRE AND CONTINUED LOSS OF FLUID WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING TUBE WITH ONE HAVING A NEW ROUTING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 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 1-800-222-0037.

01V011001 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines

Jan 16, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE WAS MIS-MANUFACTURED AND COULD WEAKEN OVER TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING WILL BE PHASED OVER A FIVE-MONTH PERIOD STARTING MARCH 26, THROUGH JULY 23, 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 AT 1-800-222-0037.

00V225001 · Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

Aug 10, 2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.

99V333001 · Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery:cables

Nov 23, 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES AND FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPMENT. THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS CAN BECOME HEAT DAMAGED BY THE FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH COULD CAUSE GROUNDED CIRCUITS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CIRCUIT FAILURE COULD CAUSE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TO OCCUR: (1) THE ENGINE WILL NOT START BECAUSE THE MAIN FUSE WILL BLOW IF THE POWER LEAD IS GROUNDED; (2) THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE IF THE SIGNAL WIRE IS GROUNDED; (3) THE AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE LEAD TO THE MAGNETIC CLUTCH IS GROUNDED; AND (4) THE TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD LAMPS WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE VOLTAGE MONITOR LEAD IS GROUNDED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND DISCARD A METAL MANIFOLD BRACKET (FROM GALANT MODELS ONLY - ECLIPSE HAS NO SUCH BRACKET). DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE HARNESS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES SHOW NO DAMAGE, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR ALONG WITH HEAT RESISTANT HARNESS CLIPS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES DO SHOW DAMAGE, THE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HARNESS WITH PREINSTALLED INTEGRAL HEAT PROTECTION.

99V305001 · Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch; Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch; Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring

Nov 1, 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.

Consequence: LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.

Consequence: LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.

Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.

Consequence: LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

3

PE05007 · Headlights Failure

Opened Feb 10, 2005 · Closed Jun 8, 2005

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights; Exterior Lighting:headlights:concealment Devices

IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR CAN CAUSE INCREASED TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT PARKING LAMPS.AS A RESULT, THE COMPLAINTS TYPICAL REPORT SINGLE FAILURE OF ONE HEADLIGHT.THERE ARE NO CRASHES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL REPORTED.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Exterior Lighting:headlights:concealment Devices

IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR CAN CAUSE INCREASED TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT PARKING LAMPS.AS A RESULT, THE COMPLAINTS TYPICAL REPORT SINGLE FAILURE OF ONE HEADLIGHT.THERE ARE NO CRASHES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL REPORTED.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

Exterior Lighting:headlights

IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR CAN CAUSE INCREASED TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT PARKING LAMPS.AS A RESULT, THE COMPLAINTS TYPICAL REPORT SINGLE FAILURE OF ONE HEADLIGHT.THERE ARE NO CRASHES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL REPORTED.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

EA02007 · Aluminum Alloy Wheel Denting

Opened May 31, 2002 · Closed May 1, 2003

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Wheels

SEE ATTACHED REPORT.

PE01044 · Alloy Wheel Denting And Fracturing

Opened Dec 18, 2001 · Closed May 31, 2002

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Wheels

No summary supplied.