1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse Reliability

1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Dr GSX Turbo 4WD Hatchback

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Base 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Periodic problems on this vehicle are failures of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), the Idle Speed Control Motor and the Timing Belt. Failure of the Timing Belt applies to (2.0L DOHC engine) only. Failure of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or the Timing Belt may prevent the vehicle from starting. If the Timing Belt breaks while driving, the Engine Valves are usually damaged. The cost to repair the PCM is estimated at $950.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Idle Speed Control Motor is estimated at $250.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Timing Belt is estimated at $50.00 for parts and $299.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Engine Valves is estimated at $296.00 (non-Turbo) or $460.00 (Turbo) for parts and $780.00 (non-Turbo) or $845.00 (Turbo) for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Four Speed Automatic Transmission. The cost to replace the Four Speed Automatic Transmission with a new transmission is estimated at $1,750.00 for parts and $279.50 for labor. The cost to rebuild the Four Speed Automatic Transmission is estimated at $200.00 for parts and $800.00 for labor. Transmission failure may be too severe to rebuild. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning		This vehicle was originally charged with R-12 refrigerant which is no longer being manufactured. The refrigerant is still available, but it is very expensive ($25.00-$50.00 per pound, 2-5 pounds per vehicle). Conversion to the new R-134A refrigerant is possible, at an average cost of about $100-$250 parts and labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Mitsubishi Eclipse by Identifix

	1991	1992	1993	1994	1995
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.