Mitsubishi Eclipse problems by year
2,103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 21 Mitsubishi Eclipse model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Fewer complaints | 8 | 0 | — | |
| 2009 | 42 | 1 | Service Brakes | |
| 2008 | 71 | 1 | Service Brakes | |
| 2007 | 107 | 4 | Service Brakes | |
| 2006 | 99 | 4 | Service Brakes | |
| 2005 Fewer complaints | 6 | 3 | — | |
| 2004 Fewer complaints | 14 | 4 | — | |
| 2003 | 124 | 3 | Structure | |
| 2002 | 73 | 2 | Wheels | |
| 2001 Most complained | 209 | 7 | Wheels | |
| 2000 Most complained | 308 | 5 | Wheels | |
| 1999 | 120 | 2 | Power Train | |
| 1998 | 129 | 2 | Power Train | |
| 1997 | 136 | 1 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1996 | 159 | 1 | Suspension | |
| 1995 Most complained | 307 | 1 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1994 | 34 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1993 | 36 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1992 | 49 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1991 | 54 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1990 | 46 | 0 | Power Train |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Mitsubishi.