2001 BMW 330CI vs 2001 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 | 2001 BMW 330CI | 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 82 | 209 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 17 | 141 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 112,171 mi | 54,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 330CI | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 73 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 22 |
| Power Train | 11 | 19 |
| Structure | 7 | 21 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 19 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 14 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2001 BMW 330CI
2001 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.