2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2001: 209 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1986	0
1987	0
1988	0
1989	2
1990	47
1991	55
1992	49
1993	37
1994	35
1995	307
1996	159
1997	136
1998	129
1999	120
2000	308
2001	209
2002	73
2003	124
2004	14
2005	6
2006	99
2007	107
2008	71
2009	42
2010	1
2011	1
2012	8

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

WHEELS 35%

35% of complaints: wheels — 74 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rim.

CRASH

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WHILE TRYING TO AVOID A SPIN OUT IN HEAVY SNOW. I TURNED TO INTO THE CURB TO HELP STOP MY CAR. MY WHEEL IS ALUMINUM SPOKE DESIGN. ALL THE SPOKES FRACTURED COMPLETELY OUT OF THE WHEEL. THE TIRE STILL HAD AIR. MY WHEEL CAME OFF.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010403

STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and frame and members.

INJURY

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH MAKING A SHARP TURN, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150810

WHILE DRIVING AT 50-55 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO DODGE SOMETHING ON ROAD VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND BEGAN TO ROLLOVER. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010309

CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, AND VEHICLE IN FRONT OF CONSUMER HAD SPUN ON SNOW AND THEN HIT CONSUMER IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. AIR SENSORS WERE DAMAGED, BUT AIR BAGS WERE NEVER DEPLOYED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010222

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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NO SUMMARY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021101

WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND CAME TO A STOP. TRIED TO SHIFT INTO 1ST AND COULD NOT DO SO. HAD TO TURN OFF MY CAR TO SHIFT INTO GEAR TO AVOID GRINDING. HAD A HARD TIME GOING FROM 1ST TO 2ND AS WELL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190130

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10%

10% of complaints: exterior lighting — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing headlights and switch.

FIRE

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I HAVE A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE RS 2.4 ENGINE I BOUGHT IT OFF MY HUSBAND'S UNCLE FOUR MONTHS AGO AND EVER SINCE I GOT THE CAR I NOTICED THE LIGHT ADJUSTERS DON'T WORK AT ALL AND AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIM THAT SOMETIMES I CAN'T EVEN SEE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20200701

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20001120 — engine and engine cooling

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.

Campaign 00V299001 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 209

R 20010115 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.

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R 20010215 — seats

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREE

Campaign 01V005001 — check if this car was fixed

I 20010301 — PE (closed 20011106)

FRONT SHOULDER BELT WEBBING GUIDE

R 20010326 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A BULGE IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSED BY THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS RESULTED IN THINNING OF THE MATERIAL DURING A WELDING OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF FUEL L

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FR

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R 20010326 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE WAS MIS-MANUFACTURED AND COULD WEAKEN OVER TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING WILL BE PHASED OVER A FIVE-MONTH PERIOD STARTING MARCH 26, THROUGH JULY 23, 2001. OWNERS

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I 20011218 — PE (closed 20020531)

ALLOY WHEEL DENTING AND FRACTURING

I 20020531 — EA (closed 20030501)

ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL DENTING

I 20050210 — PE (closed 20050608)

HEADLIGHTS FAILURE

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER S

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE N

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060801 — exterior lighting

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE RE

Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

Campaign 06E060000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150720 — air bags

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015.

Campaign 15V338000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — equipment

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL.

Campaign 04V428000 — check if this car was fixed