2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs 2002 Toyota Celica
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 | 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2002 Toyota Celica |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 73 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 123 | 95 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 23–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 47,797 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Toyota Celica |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 29 | 1 |
| Structure | 15 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 11 |
| Tires | 6 | 1 |
| Power Train | 4 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
2002 Toyota Celica
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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.