Model year
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 209 complaints for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 8 recalls and 81 complaints under ECLIPSE SPYDER. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are WHEELS:RIM (62), EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS (14), AIR BAGS (13). NHTSA lists 4 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 308 complaints
- 2001 209 complaints
- 2002 73 complaints
- 2003 124 complaints
- 2004 14 complaints
- 2005 6 complaints
- 2006 99 complaints
- 2007 107 complaints
- 2008 71 complaints
- 2009 42 complaints
- 2010 1 complaints
- 2011 1 complaints
- 2012 8 complaints
Recalls
15V338000 · Jun 2, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles…
04V428000 · Sep 1, 2004
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS…
01V069000 · Mar 8, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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 LEAKAGE.
01V011001 · Jan 16, 2001
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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 FLUID.
01V005001 · Jan 8, 2001
SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.
00V320001 · Oct 27, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
00V299001 · Oct 2, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
Complaints
209 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 24, fire flag on 6, injury field 13, deaths field 2. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ECLIPSE SPYDER | 8 | 81 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE01006 | FRONT SHOULDER BELT WEBBING GUIDE · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | Mar 1, 2001 | Nov 6, 2001 |
| PE01044 | ALLOY WHEEL DENTING AND FRACTURING · WHEELS | Dec 18, 2001 | May 31, 2002 |
| EA02007 | ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL DENTING · WHEELS | May 31, 2002 | May 1, 2003 |
| PE05007 | HEADLIGHTS FAILURE · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | Feb 10, 2005 | Jun 8, 2005 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Spyder · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Eclipse Spyder · 2.4L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Eclipse Spyder · 3L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| Eclipse Spyder · 3L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Eclipse · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Eclipse · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Eclipse · 2.4L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Eclipse · 3L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| Eclipse · 3L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
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