1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 307 | 159 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 70 | 82 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 116,000 mi | 89,200 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 59 | 26 |
| Suspension | 47 | 27 |
| Power Train | 48 | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 39 | 24 |
| Electrical System | 46 | 9 |
| Air Bags | 32 | 17 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 | 5 |
| Structure | 12 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 35 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 8 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.