Mitsubishi Eclipse Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 171 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Mitsubishi Eclipse across 16 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (32). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (32% of reports).
- 171air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 122mention a crash
- 76mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 55 of 171 complaints (32%)
- Bags deploy: mentioned in 30 of 171 complaints (18%)
- Driver passenger: mentioned in 22 of 171 complaints (13%)
- Side airbag: mentioned in 17 of 171 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 52 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 171 complaints, 122 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 76 an injury.
Mitsubishi Eclipse air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Eclipse | 4 | 50% | 69,903 |
| 2011 Eclipse | 1 | 100% | 15,000 |
| 2009 Eclipse | 8 | 19% | 79,000 |
| 2008 Eclipse | 6 | 8% | 82,500 |
| 2007 Eclipse | 9 | 8% | 94,000 |
| 2006 Eclipse | 11 | 11% | 96,500 |
| 2004 Eclipse | 3 | 21% | 83,000 |
| 2003 Eclipse | 10 | 8% | 42,500 |
| 2002 Eclipse | 2 | 3% | 64,176 |
| 2001 Eclipse | 22 | 11% | 28,000 |
| 2000 Eclipse | 11 | 4% | 148,000 |
| 1999 Eclipse | 3 | 3% | — |
| 1998 Eclipse | 18 | 14% | 109,000 |
| 1997 Eclipse | 14 | 10% | — |
| 1996 Eclipse | 17 | 11% | — |
| 1995 Eclipse | 32 | 10% | 125,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Wiring harness for air bag system that is under driver seat severed by normal seat movement
The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, for unknown reasons, he veered off the road, traveled over a hill, and crashed into a dirt pile. The steering wheel air bag failed to deploy. The contact had previously unplugged, the passenger seat air…
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…
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 60 mph, the contact struck a pothole and lost control of the steering. As a result, the contact crashed into a cement wall and another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and passenger sustained back injuries and bruises…
Power steering pressure hose fell and rubbed on the serpentine spell until it ate a hole in i. I and the traction control is enguageing and disengageing on its own ans my airbag lights are flashing unavailable.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mitsubishi Eclipses have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 171 owner complaints about air bags for the Mitsubishi Eclipse. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mitsubishi Eclipse air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 55 of 171 complaints, followed by “bags deploy” (30).
Other Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
- Wheels problems (267)
- Service Brakes problems (216)
- Power Train problems (210)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (206)
- Structure problems (200)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (150)
- Electrical System problems (141)
- Suspension problems (139)
See all Mitsubishi Eclipse problems.