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Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls and problems

19 recalls and 1,063 owner complaints for 11 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
19
Complaints
1,063
Crashes reported
106
Fires reported
24

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20122009200820072006200520042003200220012000

Mitsubishi Eclipse by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2012 Eclipse081000
2009 Eclipse1428050
2008 Eclipse1719040
2007 Eclipse4107151131
2006 Eclipse4999050
2005 Eclipse360210
2004 Eclipse4146140
2003 Eclipse3124154100
2002 Eclipse2735470
2001 Eclipse7209246132
2000 Eclipse7308146144

Most reported Mitsubishi Eclipse problems

Problem areaReports
Wheels238
Service Brakes216
Structure139
Air Bags90
Power Train77
Electrical System67
Service Brakes, Hydraulic56
Visibility56
Exterior Lighting55
Tires54

All Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
15V-337Jun 2, 20152006–2009Service Brakes, HydraulicMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
15V-338Jun 2, 20152000–2005Air BagsMitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
08V-454Sep 9, 20082005–2007Fuel System, GasolineMitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles.
06V-414Oct 31, 20062007Power TrainOn certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the key lock cable was improperly manufactured and may not allow the cable end to lock into the floor shifter mechanism.
06V-334Sep 6, 20062007StructureOn certain passenger vehicles, the metal forming part of the front crossmember may have been improperly stamped resulting in the metal becoming thinner in the cross-section than specified.
05V-299Jun 27, 20052006Service Brakes, HydraulicOn certain passenger vehicles, one of four seals inside the master cylinder may have been installed improperly.
05V-247Jun 2, 20052006Service Brakes, HydraulicCertain passenger vehicles may have been fitted with a defective brake booster assembly.
04V-428Sep 1, 20042000–2005EquipmentCertain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
04V-312Jun 29, 20042004Fuel System, GasolineOn certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.
03V-442Nov 4, 20032003–2004Fuel System, GasolineOn certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system.
01V-295Sep 25, 20012000SteeringVehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards.
01V-069Mar 8, 20012001Fuel System, GasolineVehicle description: passenger vehicles.
01V-011Jan 16, 20012000–2001Power TrainVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.
01V-005Jan 8, 20012001SeatsVehicle description: passenger vehicles.
00V-320Oct 27, 20002001Fuel System, GasolineVehicle description: passenger vehicles.
00V-299Oct 2, 20002001Engine and Engine CoolingVehicle description: passenger vehicles.
00V-225Aug 10, 20002000SteeringVehicle description: passenger vehicles.
99V-333Nov 23, 19992000Electrical SystemVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment.
99V-305Nov 1, 19992000Visibility, Exterior LightingVehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse has the most reports (308). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Eclipse have?

NHTSA lists 19 safety recalls covering Mitsubishi Eclipse model years 2000–2009.

What are the most common Mitsubishi Eclipse problems?

Owners report wheels, service brakes, structure problems most often.