2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 308 | 40 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 140 | 24 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 22–38 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Volkswagen New Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 128 | 0 |
| Structure | 41 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 14 |
| Exterior Lighting | 25 | 2 |
| Visibility | 21 | 2 |
| Power Train | 17 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 9 |
| Tires | 19 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 23 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
2000 Volkswagen New Beetle
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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.