2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eclipse years
- Not enough data 15th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. That ranks 15th out of 18 Eclipse model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 50%), typically at around 69,903 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 50% | 69,903 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 25% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 25% | 63,587 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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.
After a recent oil change, they informed me that the cross bar was very rusted and looks very unsafe. Upon further research I was informed there was a recall for this problem. I am the only owner and at this time all maintenance is up to date. Because the car has low mileage, I want to keep the car…
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the driver and passenger air bags were visibly exposed from the air bag compartment. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate…
9/16/15 took vehicle to riverside mitsubishi due to the airbag popping out on the passenger side. Airbag was replaced and issued resolved. On 1/25/16 had to return the vehicle to riverside mitsubishi due to a bad rattle on the passenger side dash area, the airbag was removed and the screws and…
Dashboard separation exposing passenger side airbag
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The dealer diagnosed that the abs failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The…
Other Mitsubishi Eclipse years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 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 Eclipse | 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 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.