1997 Geo Metro vs 1997 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 | 1997 Geo Metro | 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 63 | 136 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 17 | 81 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–40 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 98,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Geo Metro | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 41 |
| Power Train | 11 | 22 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 14 |
| Suspension | 3 | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 9 |
| Structure | 4 | 10 |
| Visibility | 5 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 7 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
1997 Geo Metro
1997 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.