2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs 2000 Subaru Impreza
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 | 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2000 Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 308 | 41 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 140 | 71 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Subaru Impreza |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 128 | 3 |
| Structure | 41 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 25 | 2 |
| Power Train | 17 | 10 |
| Visibility | 21 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 0 |
| Tires | 19 | 2 |
| Suspension | 11 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 23 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
2000 Subaru Impreza
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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.