2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse power train problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the vehicle would idle low, causing it to stall intermittently. The dealer advised the contact to replace the manifold. The manufacturer was aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer…”
filed Feb 13, 2012
“I do have a 2003 mitsubishi eclipse and at 27,000 I had a clutch replaced and a price tag of $1,250.00 for the dealership the I purchased the car from I thought I would get a long time out of that repair that cost so much. I was only up set that the same problem arose again so called from the…”
filed Apr 5, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Eclipse years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Eclipse | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Eclipse | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 Eclipse | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Eclipse | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 Eclipse | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 Eclipse | 19 | 9% |
| 2000 Eclipse | 17 | 6% |
| 1999 Eclipse | 25 | 21% |
| 1998 Eclipse | 28 | 22% |
| 1997 Eclipse | 22 | 16% |
| 1996 Eclipse | 16 | 10% |
| 1995 Eclipse | 48 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.