2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2012: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
4 of 8 total reports mention: air bags.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-07
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-18
9/16/15 took vehicle to riverside Mitsubishi due to the airbag popping out on the passenger side. Airbag was replaced and issued resolved.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-22
Service brakes
2 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes.
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Brake light and ABS lights are on. After diagnosis at a repair shop with testing system the fault reads ABS hydraulic assembly is defective.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-08
Electrical system
2 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-20
Suspension
1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-14
Also filed under Structure
Structure
1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2012 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 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.