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Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,063 complaints with NHTSA about the Mitsubishi Eclipse since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2001, 2003. The most common problem overall: wheels and tires.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Mitsubishi Eclipse problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Eclipse | 42 | Brakes | 1 | 8 |
| 2008 Eclipse | 71 | Brakes | 1 | 9 |
| 2007 Eclipse | 107 | Brakes | 4 | 15 |
| 2006 Eclipse | 99 | Brakes | 4 | 9 |
| 2003 Eclipse | 124 | Body and structure | 3 | 15 |
| 2002 Eclipse | 73 | Wheels and tires | 2 | 5 |
| 2001 Eclipse | 209 | Wheels and tires | 7 | 24 |
| 2000 Eclipse | 308 | Wheels and tires | 7 | 14 |
29 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Mitsubishi Eclipse
- What years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (308), 2001 (209), 2003 (124).
- What is the most common problem with the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the wheels and tires (266), brakes (259), body and structure (124).
- Which Mitsubishi Eclipse years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2010 (1), 2011 (1), 2005 (6). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.