Car diagnostics for a 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Car diagnostics for the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse for car diagnostics
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) | 538 L (19 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,750 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,744 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $4,130 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (27), engine and engine cooling (6) and seat belts (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89V128000 | 1989-07-31 | electrical system:wiring | WIRING HARNESS FOR THE HEADLAMPS MAY BREAK DUE TO THE STRESS CREATED BY THE HEADLAMP POP UP DEVICES. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics for the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For a diagnostic check on the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse, we connect you with a trusted shop. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Before the shop sees your Eclipse
If you have the service history of your Eclipse, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. It uses the 1.8L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive.
What to send us
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
Keep moving meanwhile
The rental is priced like any other on our site. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Between shop visits
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
What to ask
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Ready when you are
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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