2001 Ford Mustang vs 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Ford Mustang | 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 173 | 209 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 122 | 141 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 57,694 mi | 54,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Mustang | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 73 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 22 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 24 | 14 |
| Power Train | 16 | 19 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 18 |
| Structure | 6 | 21 |
| Seat Belts | 22 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2001 Ford Mustang
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.