Mitsubishi Eclipse Structure Problems
Owners have filed 200 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Mitsubishi Eclipse across 16 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (41). The words owners use most often: “door handle” (8% of reports).
- 200structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $490typical repair cost reported by owners
- 31%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.
- Door handle: mentioned in 15 of 200 complaints (8%)
- Black paint: mentioned in 14 of 200 complaints (7%)
- Clear coat: mentioned in 11 of 200 complaints (6%)
- Convertible top: mentioned in 10 of 200 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Mitsubishi Eclipse at $490, and half of them between $370 and $990.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2002–2016), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 80 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 200 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury.
Mitsubishi Eclipse structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Eclipse | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2009 Eclipse | 6 | 14% | 65,000 |
| 2008 Eclipse | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2007 Eclipse | 5 | 5% | 77,000 |
| 2006 Eclipse | 5 | 5% | 94,480 |
| 2005 Eclipse | 1 | 17% | 70,000 |
| 2004 Eclipse | 5 | 36% | 36,000 |
| 2003 Eclipse | 31 | 25% | 46,750 |
| 2002 Eclipse | 15 | 21% | 67,000 |
| 2001 Eclipse | 21 | 10% | 46,500 |
| 2000 Eclipse | 41 | 13% | 60,000 |
| 1999 Eclipse | 24 | 20% | 83,450 |
| 1998 Eclipse | 11 | 9% | 44,000 |
| 1997 Eclipse | 10 | 7% | 60,000 |
| 1996 Eclipse | 11 | 7% | 43,000 |
| 1995 Eclipse | 12 | 4% | 144,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure:frame and members
Model years: 2007
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the metal forming part of the front crossmember may have been improperly stamped resulting in the metal becoming thinner in the cross-section than specified. This could, over time, result in breakage of the crossmember.
Risk: Breakage of the crossmember may allow separation of the passenger side lower control arm, which may result in the loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember free of charge. The recall began on september 21, 2006. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 888-648-7820.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
As with the early 2000's recall the paint (Clear coat) on Kalapana Black (Code X13) has started to peel off and Mitsubishi refused to address the issue. My vehicle has less than 75k miles and has been garaged most of its life as it is not a daily driver and I am the only owner. Mitsubishi recalled…
The top coat, clear coat, of paint has begun to separate from the black paint. This is happening very rapidly and continues to spread over the top of the car. There was a recall for this in late 90's early 2000's for the exact same reason for the exact same color of vehicle.
1) a common issue according to the forums and facebook groups, the strut towers rust through which presents a safety issue when considering that the suspension is connected to the steering which could put an individual or others on the road at risk 2) yet another common issue, the dash and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the lower part of the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle had split apart above the passenger air bag compartment. The contact took the vehicle to a local body shop and was informed that there were no recalls or…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mitsubishi Eclipses have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 200 owner complaints about structure 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Owners report a typical cost of $490 (half paid between $370 and $990), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The most frequent phrase is “door handle”, in 15 of 200 complaints, followed by “black paint” (14).
Other Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
- Wheels problems (267)
- Service Brakes problems (216)
- Power Train problems (210)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (206)
- Air Bags problems (171)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (150)
- Electrical System problems (141)
- Suspension problems (139)
See all Mitsubishi Eclipse problems.