1997 Ford Aspire vs 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1997 Ford Aspire | 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 60 | 136 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 48 | 81 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–33 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 98,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Aspire | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 41 |
| Power Train | 7 | 22 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 14 |
| Suspension | 1 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 9 |
| Structure | 3 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
1997 Ford Aspire
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.