2009 Honda Civic vs 2009 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 | 2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 395 | 42 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 65 | 32 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24–42 | 19–23 |
| Median reported mileage | 33,035 mi | 67,035 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 95 | 8 |
| Structure | 45 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 21 | 27 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 0 |
| Suspension | 31 | 0 |
| Engine | 27 | 0 |
| Tires | 25 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2009 Honda Civic
2009 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.