Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 307 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E055000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES/LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V421001 MITSUBISHI AMERICA/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V066001 MITSUBISHI/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V069001 MITSUBISHI/TRANSFER CASE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #96V158001 MITSUBISHI/FUEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #94V149002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 55 complaints
- Power Train 46 complaints
- Suspension 44 complaints
- Electrical System 41 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34 complaints
- Air Bags 30 complaints
Of the 307 complaints on file, 44 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 307 complaints, owners report 20 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse shows signs of reliability concerns with 307 owner complaints and 12 recall campaigns, indicating potential frequent maintenance issues. The data highlights concerns with the engine, power train, and suspension. Limited recall details specifically targeting critical components also contribute to a less favorable outlook. As a result, expectations for above-average dependability are not supported by the available evidence.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,200–$4,000 | common |
| Power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$3,000 | common |
| Suspension | 50,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Replace timing belt at 60,000 miles
- Brake fluid change biannually
- Coolant replacement every 3 years
- Replace spark plugs every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rough idling or misfire
- Vibration while driving
- Clunking noise from front end
- Delayed gear shifting
- Fuel smell inside cabin
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.