There are no safety recalls for the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 86,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Suspension · reported Jun 14, 2024
After a recent oil change, they informed me that the cross bar was very rusted and looks very unsafe. Upon further research I was informed there was a recall for this problem. I am the only owner and at this time all maintenance is up to date. Because the car has low mileage, I want to keep the car so during my research I was informed the part is unavailable. Not sure what to do at this point looking for any suggestions.
Air Bags · at 109,000 miles · reported Nov 18, 2019
The contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the driver and passenger air bags were visibly exposed from the air bag compartment. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
Air Bags · at 53,806 miles · reported May 22, 2019
9/16/15 took vehicle to riverside mitsubishi due to the airbag popping out on the passenger side. Airbag was replaced and issued resolved. On 1/25/16 had to return the vehicle to riverside mitsubishi due to a bad rattle on the passenger side dash area, the airbag was removed and the screws and bolts were re-torqued and reinstalled the airbag. On 4/22/19 took vehicle to auto gallery mitsubishi -murrieta due to the airbag and airbag hatch had again popped out again. The technician at mitsubishi-murrieta said they do not have a technician that can adequately diagnose and fix the problem and the…
Electrical System · at 27,000 miles · reported Jan 9, 2017
The contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The dealer diagnosed that the ABS failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (Service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.
Electrical System · at 89,000 miles · reported Sep 20, 2016
Experiencing a problem with an electronic control units related to headlight outage, causing failure of both front headlights, daytime running lights and hi-beam lights. Began with spontaneous yet infrequent hesistation-blinking on/off of driver-side headlamp when nighttime lights first used in the evening, especially while vehicle was in motion. This eventually lead increased to total outage of front headlights, running lights and hi-beams which LED to unsafe nighttime driving. Car was taken to local mitsubishi dealership for repair, where technician informed me that this same issue is a…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Owners report air bags problems most often (4 reports), followed by service brakes (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 86,000 miles.
Are Mitsubishi recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mitsubishi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.