1996 Ford Aspire 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 | 1996 Ford Aspire | 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 33 | 159 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 82 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–33 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 89,200 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Aspire | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 24 |
| Suspension | 3 | 27 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 26 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 17 |
| Power Train | 4 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 9 |
| Steering | 2 | 9 |
| Structure | 0 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
1996 Ford Aspire
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.