2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse structure problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1. Every time it rains there is a large accumulation of water leaking from front window/front vents every rainfall on front floor boards; 2. Every rainfall, soaks carpet floor boards through to bottom frame of car; 3. Many, many thick towels on front floor boards. *tr”
filed Oct 14, 2008
“I've previously owned 2 eclipses w/ no problems, this one however has been nothing but a lemon. 2001 mitsubishi eclipse gt v6. In addition to the clutch which had to be replaced 1 yr after warranty expired, I have had an abundance of problems w/ parts that should never need to be replaced, none…”
filed Jul 31, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 24, 2023
Structure problems in other Eclipse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Eclipse | 6 | 14% |
| 2008 Eclipse | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Eclipse | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 Eclipse | 5 | 5% |
| 2003 Eclipse | 31 | 25% |
| 2002 Eclipse | 15 | 21% |
| 2000 Eclipse | 41 | 13% |
| 1999 Eclipse | 24 | 20% |
| 1998 Eclipse | 11 | 9% |
| 1997 Eclipse | 10 | 7% |
| 1996 Eclipse | 11 | 7% |
| 1995 Eclipse | 12 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.