Model year
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 8 complaints for the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (4), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), SERVICE BRAKES (2). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. 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
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
8 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. 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.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 HB FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Spyder C FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Spyder · 2.4L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Eclipse Spyder · 3.8L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Eclipse · 2.4L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Eclipse · 2.4L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Eclipse · 3.8L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.