2006 Lexus IS 250 vs 2006 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 | 2006 Lexus IS 250 | 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 189 | 99 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 195 | 62 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 10 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 84,211 mi | 72,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Lexus IS 250 | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 57 |
| Structure | 53 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 46 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 16 |
| Engine | 19 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 17 | 0 |
| Power Train | 8 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 21 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 10 |
2006 Lexus IS 250
2006 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.