Mitsubishi Eclipse problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Mitsubishi Eclipse model year, from official NHTSA data.
2,103
NHTSA complaints
18
recall campaigns
1,056
service bulletins (TSBs)
9
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 42 | 1 | 32 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 71 | 1 | 35 |
| 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 107 | 4 | 34 |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 99 | 4 | 62 |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 6 | 3 | — |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 14 | 4 | — |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 124 | 3 | 92 |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 73 | 2 | 123 |
| 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 209 | 7 | 141 |
| 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 308 | 5 | 140 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 120 | 2 | 46 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 129 | 2 | 68 |
| 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 136 | 1 | 81 |
| 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 159 | 1 | 82 |
| 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 307 | 1 | 70 |
| 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 34 | 0 | 12 |
| 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 36 | 0 | 9 |
| 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 49 | 0 | 11 |
| 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 54 | 0 | 9 |
| 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 46 | 0 | 9 |
Common problems
- Mitsubishi Eclipse power train problems298
- Mitsubishi Eclipse wheels problems270
- Mitsubishi Eclipse engine and engine cooling problems241
- Mitsubishi Eclipse service brakes problems211
- Mitsubishi Eclipse structure problems201
- Mitsubishi Eclipse service brakes, hydraulic problems164
- Mitsubishi Eclipse air bags problems163
- Mitsubishi Eclipse electrical system problems151
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- HEADLIGHTS FAILUREPE05007 · opened Feb 10, 2005 · closed Jun 8, 2005
- ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL DENTINGEA02007 · opened May 31, 2002 · closed May 1, 2003
- ALLOY WHEEL DENTING AND FRACTURINGPE01044 · opened Dec 18, 2001 · closed May 31, 2002
- FRONT SHOULDER BELT WEBBING GUIDEPE01006 · opened Mar 1, 2001 · closed Nov 6, 2001