Okay, so all of you lucky ones (still under warranty) have been able to get yours replaced. However, people like me (over 97K on my 2000 ES) have to suck it up and just buy a replacement ($23 from Mitsubishi).
I really do not feel like paying $23 for this latch...and another $13 for the little black clip on the lid of the center console box (mine was missing when I bought this car 5 months ago), so I am wondering if anyone's aware of these interior pieces being available on other cars. Other Mitsubishi, Dodge, or anyone else that maybe shares other parts from the same sources....
Elvis