2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eclipse years
- Not enough data 16th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. That ranks 16th out of 18 Eclipse model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 85,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 33% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 33% | 123 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | 61,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Problem: 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 manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds one of the two fuel tank straps to the underside of the vehicle is located. In the event the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is subject to a severe collision, the bracket may break and allow the fuel tank to drop down, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket. The recall began on september 20, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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 of the standard.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When using air conditioning the water comes in side my front floor.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving at approximately 35 mph, there was a burning odor and a stream of smoke emitting from inside the passenger door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
In the morning, i drove this mitsubishi eclipse 2005 to work(35 miles away from home), it was ok. After work, i drove back to my house, entered our garage, i got off the car, i saw a small fire on the right front lighting place, then i quickly backed my car out of the garage, the fire was getting…
The rims on the 2001 mitsubishi eclipse dent easily and the tires blow out or lose pressure as a result of normal wear and driving. Normal potholes and bumps are enough to cause damage. I had a blowout yesterday january 15th, 2005. I have previously replaced 2 rims and 3 tires as a result of this…
My vehicle is equipped with electric door locks. I noticed that if i close the door, lock the door, and then try to start the car... It won't. I have to unlock the doors before it will start. *ak on my way to work this morning, in stopped, rush-hour traffic, i stalled my vehicle. When i tried to…
Other Mitsubishi Eclipse years
← 2004 Eclipse · 2006 Eclipse →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Eclipse | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 Eclipse | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Eclipse | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Eclipse | 42 | 1 |
| 2008 Eclipse | 71 | 1 |
| 2007 Eclipse | 107 | 4 |
| 2006 Eclipse | 99 | 4 |
| 2005 | 6 | 3 |
| 2004 Eclipse | 14 | 4 |
| 2003 Eclipse | 124 | 3 |
| 2002 Eclipse | 73 | 2 |
| 2001 Eclipse | 209 | 7 |
| 2000 Eclipse | 308 | 7 |
| 1999 Eclipse | 120 | 2 |
| 1998 Eclipse | 129 | 4 |
| 1997 Eclipse | 136 | 3 |
| 1996 Eclipse | 159 | 4 |
| 1995 Eclipse | 307 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Owners most often report electrical system, latches/locks/linkages, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Eclipse model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.