2003 BMW 325CI vs 2003 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 | 2003 BMW 325CI | 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 27 | 124 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 22 | 92 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 38,973 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 325CI | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 31 |
| Air Bags | 10 | 10 |
| Power Train | 0 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 7 |
| Visibility | 1 | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 7 |
| Tires | 0 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
2003 BMW 325CI
2003 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.