1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs 1997 Saturn SC
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 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 1997 Saturn SC |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 136 | 33 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 81 | 6 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 98,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Saturn SC |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 41 | 5 |
| Power Train | 22 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 3 |
| Suspension | 16 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10 |
| Structure | 10 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 1 |
| Visibility | 7 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
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.