2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2005: 6 complaints
View as data table
| 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
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Latches/locks/linkages
2 of 6 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
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My vehicle is equipped with electric door locks. I noticed that if I close the door, lock the door, and then try to start the car... It won't. I have to unlock the doors before it will start.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-01
As I was driving home in my brand new 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse, the electric door locks suddenly unlocked. Thinking I must have rested my arm on the door lock button, I simply relocked the doors. Fifteen minutes later, the doors unlocked again.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-31
Electrical system
2 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system.
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In the morning, I drove this Mitsubishi Eclipse 2005 to work(35 miles away from home), it was ok.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-10
Also filed under Structure and exterior lighting
Wheels
1 of 6 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing rim.
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The rims on the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse dent easily and the tires blow out or lose pressure as a result of normal wear and driving. Normal potholes and bumps are enough to cause damage. I had a blowout yesterday January 15TH, 2005.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-16
Structure
1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Exterior lighting
1 of 6 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…
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.
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2008-09-20Fuel system, gasoline08V454000 Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 Endeavor, Galant, Eclipse coupe, and my 2007 Eclipse Spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a…
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2015-07-20Air bags15V338000 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.
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Date not on fileEquipment04V428000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Latches/locks/linkages: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V428000 · Equipment
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 08V454000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 15V338000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
- The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.