1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs 1996 Toyota Tercel
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 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 1996 Toyota Tercel |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 159 | 40 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 82 | 39 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 29–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 89,200 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Toyota Tercel |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 27 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 26 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 7 |
| Power Train | 16 | 2 |
| Steering | 9 | 3 |
| Structure | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse
1996 Toyota Tercel
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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.