2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs 2001 Toyota Celica
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 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2001 Toyota Celica |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 209 | 47 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 141 | 101 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 23–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,000 mi | 90,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Toyota Celica |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 73 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 14 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 4 |
| Structure | 21 | 5 |
| Power Train | 19 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 18 | 0 |
| Visibility | 14 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 8 |
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.