Mitsubishi Eclipse years to avoid
The Mitsubishi Eclipse years to avoid are 1995, 2000, 2001, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2003, 1999, 2007, 2006 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1988 is the cleanest year on record.
2,785
Total complaints
40
Recall campaigns
1986–2012
Years covered
10
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Eclipse years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 440 | |
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 380 | |
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 287 | |
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 220 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 185 | |
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 174 | |
| 2003 | High complaint rate | 158 | |
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 150 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 122 | |
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 118 |
Every Eclipse year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 44 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 83 | 1 | |
| 2007avoid | 122 | 4 | |
| 2006avoid | 118 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 8 | 4 | |
| 2004 | 20 | 5 | |
| 2003avoid | 158 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 84 | 4 | |
| 2001avoid | 287 | 10 | |
| 2000avoid | 380 | 10 | |
| 1999avoid | 150 | 11 | |
| 1998avoid | 174 | 13 | |
| 1997avoid | 185 | 12 | |
| 1996avoid | 220 | 11 | |
| 1995avoid | 440 | 12 | |
| 1994 | 53 | 4 | |
| 1993 | 44 | 4 | |
| 1992 | 65 | 3 | |
| 1991 | 65 | 4 | |
| 1990 | 59 | 7 | |
| 1989 | 13 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mitsubishi Eclipse years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Eclipse years to avoid are 1995, 2000, 2001, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2003, 1999, 2007, 2006. The cleanest year on record is 1988.
What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
By complaint volume, 1988 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Eclipse years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
Across all model years, the Eclipse has 40 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,785 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.