2012 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

0 recalls — 11 complaints

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

11 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS4
SERVICE BRAKES2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
SUSPENSION1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
SUSPENSION Jun 14, 2024
Incident date: Jun 13, 2024
After a recent oil change, they informed me that the cross bar was very rusted and looks very unsafe. Upon further research I was informed there was a recall for this problem. I am the only owner and at this time all maintenance is up to date. Because the car has low mileage, I want to keep the car ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 14, 2024
Incident date: Jun 13, 2024
After a recent oil change, they informed me that the cross bar was very rusted and looks very unsafe. Upon further research I was informed there was a recall for this problem. I am the only owner and at this time all maintenance is up to date. Because the car has low mileage, I want to keep the car ... Read more
AIR BAGS Nov 18, 2019
Incident date: Nov 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS WERE VISIBLY EXPOSED FROM THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAI... Read more
AIR BAGS May 22, 2019
Incident date: Apr 22, 2019
9/16/15 TOOK VEHICLE TO RIVERSIDE MITSUBISHI DUE TO THE AIRBAG POPPING OUT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. AIRBAG WAS REPLACED AND ISSUED RESOLVED. ON 1/25/16 HAD TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO RIVERSIDE MITSUBISHI DUE TO A BAD RATTLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA, THE AIRBAG WAS REMOVED AND THE SCREWS AND BO... Read more
AIR BAGS May 31, 2018
Incident date: Mar 26, 2018
DASHBOARD SEPARATION EXPOSING PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 9, 2017
Incident date: Jan 7, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFAC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 9, 2017
Incident date: Jan 7, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFAC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 20, 2016
Incident date: Sep 17, 2016
EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS RELATED TO HEADLIGHT OUTAGE, CAUSING FAILURE OF BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AND HI-BEAM LIGHTS. BEGAN WITH SPONTANEOUS YET INFREQUENT HESISTATION-BLINKING ON/OFF OF DRIVER-SIDE HEADLAMP WHEN NIGHTTIME LIGHTS FIRST USED IN THE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Sep 20, 2016
Incident date: Sep 17, 2016
EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS RELATED TO HEADLIGHT OUTAGE, CAUSING FAILURE OF BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS, DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS AND HI-BEAM LIGHTS. BEGAN WITH SPONTANEOUS YET INFREQUENT HESISTATION-BLINKING ON/OFF OF DRIVER-SIDE HEADLAMP WHEN NIGHTTIME LIGHTS FIRST USED IN THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 8, 2016
Incident date: Aug 5, 2016
BRAKE LIGHT AND ABS LIGHTS ARE ON. AFTER DIAGNOSIS AT A REPAIR SHOP WITH TESTING SYSTEM THE FAULT READS ABS HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY IS DEFECTIVE. THE SHOP STATED THAT SINCE THE CAR WAS A 2012 I SHOULD CONTACT THE MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP TO INVESTIGATE A RECALL FOR THE ABS UNIT. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT... Read more
AIR BAGS Jul 7, 2014
Incident date: Jul 6, 2014
I WAS HEADING HOME AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT ON MY CAR. MY CAR HAD FRONTAL IMPACT AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. IF I WAS GOING THE ACTUAL SPEED LIMIT WHICH IS 55 MPH, THE DEER COULD HAVE WENT THROUGH MY WINDSHIELD AND WHERE THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T GO OFF MY HUSBAND AND I COU... Read more
Crash

EPA Fuel Economy — 2012 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S4) (Front-Wheel Drive) 20.0 28.0 23.0 Regular $2,600
2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 20.0 27.0 23.0 Regular $2,600
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 25.0 20.0 Premium $3,450

CO2 Emissions: 386.4 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE05007 Opened: Feb 10, 2005 — Closed: Jun 8, 2005
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2001
HEADLIGHTS FAILURE
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR CAN CAUSE INCREASED TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT P... Read more
PE01044 Opened: Dec 18, 2001 — Closed: May 31, 2002
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2001
ALLOY WHEEL DENTING AND FRACTURING
PE01006 Opened: Mar 1, 2001 — Closed: Nov 6, 2001
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2001
FRONT SHOULDER BELT WEBBING GUIDE
ALLEGED THAT THE ANCHOR BOLT FOR THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT FUIDE IS LOOSE OR MIS-INSTALLED
PE97040 Opened: Sep 4, 1997 — Closed: Jan 30, 1998
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1996
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
ALLEGED DRIVETRAIN FAILURE THAT CAN LEAD TO LOCK-UP OF THE REAR OR ALL WHEELS.

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE across all model years (1990–2009).

131 Total Recalls
2,788 Total Complaints
4 Investigations
329 Reported Crashes
83 Reported Fires
13 Reported Deaths

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2012 (current) 0 11
2011 0 1 View
2010 0 1 View
2009 1 44 View
2008 1 82 View
2007 4 122 View
2006 4 118 View
2005 4 8 View
2004 5 20 View
2003 5 158 View
2002 4 84 View
2001 10 287 View
2000 12 380 View
1999 11 150 View
1998 13 174 View
1997 12 185 View
1996 11 220 View
1995 12 440 View
1994 4 53 View
1993 4 44 View
1992 3 65 View
1991 4 65 View
1990 7 59 View
1989 0 13 View

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