Mitsubishi Eclipse complaints by model year
2,135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 71 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 107 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| 2006 | 99 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2004 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 | 124 | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| 2002 | 73 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| 2001 | 209 | 24 | 6 | 7 |
| 2000 | 308 | 14 | 6 | 7 |
| 1999 | 120 | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | 129 | 22 | 5 | 4 |
| 1997 | 136 | 22 | 6 | 3 |
| 1996 | 159 | 25 | 5 | 4 |
| 1995 | 307 | 44 | 9 | 5 |
| 1994 | 34 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 36 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 49 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 54 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2003–2012. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 3 | 0 | 71 | 87 | 58 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 31 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 10 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Power train | 20 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tires | 9 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls (30)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Eclipse model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V338000 | Jun 2, 2015 | Sun Visor May Detach During Air Bag Deployment | 2000–2005 | 3.6% |
| 15V337000 | Jun 2, 2015 | Corrosion of ABS Hydraulic Unit | 2006–2009 | 33.1% |
| 08V454000 | Sep 9, 2008 | FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP BRACKET | 2005, 2006, 2007 | — |
| 06V414000 | Oct 31, 2006 | GEAR SHIFT KEY LOCK CABLE | 2007 | — |
| 06V334000 | Sep 6, 2006 | FRONT CROSSMEMBER | 2007 | — |
| 05V299000 | Jun 27, 2005 | BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER | 2006 | — |
| 05V247000 | Jun 2, 2005 | BRAKE BOOSTER | 2006 | — |
| 04V428000 | Sep 1, 2004 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/FMVSS 208/AIR BAG LABEL | 1998–2005 | — |
| 04V312000 | Jun 29, 2004 | MITSUBISHI/FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE, FUEL PUMP | 2004 | — |
| 03V442000 | Nov 4, 2003 | MITSUBISHI/FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE | 2003, 2004 | — |
| 01V295001 | Sep 25, 2001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA/POWER STEERING TUBE | 2000 | — |
| 01V069000 | Mar 8, 2001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA/FUEL TANK | 2001 | — |
| 01V011001 | Jan 16, 2001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA/TRANSMISSION HOSE | 2000, 2001 | — |
| 01V005001 | Jan 8, 2001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA/SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS | 2001 | — |
| 00V421001 | Dec 18, 2000 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT | 1995–1999 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Mitsubishi Eclipse FAQ
How many recalls has the Mitsubishi Eclipse had?
NHTSA lists 30 recall campaigns that cover at least one Mitsubishi Eclipse model year from 1989 to 2012. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Mitsubishi Eclipse year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2000 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (308) and the 2010 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Mitsubishi Eclipse problems?
Across the 2003–2012 model years, owners most often name the service brakes, structure, air bags in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Mitsubishi Eclipse get?
EPA rates the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse at 20 to 23 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.