2001 Hyundai Tiburon vs 2001 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 | 2001 Hyundai Tiburon | 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 36 | 209 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 141 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–24 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 54,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Tiburon | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 3 | 73 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 22 |
| Power Train | 7 | 19 |
| Structure | 3 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 14 |
| Visibility | 3 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2001 Hyundai Tiburon
2001 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.