Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 209 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V338000 Sun Visor May Detach During Air Bag Deployment 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 #04V428000 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/FMVSS 208/AIR BAG LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V069000 MITSUBISHI AMERICA/FUEL TANK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V011001 MITSUBISHI AMERICA/TRANSMISSION HOSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V005001 MITSUBISHI AMERICA/SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V320001 MITSUBISHI AMERICA/FUEL RETURN HOSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V299001 MITSUBISHI AMERICA/CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Wheels 73 complaints
- Air Bags 21 complaints
- Structure 20 complaints
- Electrical System 18 complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 17 complaints
Of the 209 complaints on file, 24 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 209 complaints, owners report 13 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse has below-average reliability, with 209 complaints and 10 recalls. Significant issues include wheel complications and airbag defects. Recalls span safety features like airbags and lighting, contributing to potential safety risks. However, the evidence is limited in depth, and certain problem areas have sparse data.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| wheels | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| airbags | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | common |
| power train | 70,000–110,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | occasional |
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 and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive brakes
- Weird noises from wheels
- Transmission fluid leaks
- Airbag warning lights
- Rough engine idling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.