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2000 Mitsubishi EclipseProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 308 owner complaints about the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-338 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid2.7× the Eclipse median · #2 of 19 years by complaints
Safety recalls7Lowest repair rate 3%Owner complaints30832 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage41kWheels, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 8, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse has problems

308 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels1282
Structure411
Exterior lighting252
Visibility211
Electrical system211
Tires190
Power train170
Air bags118
Engine and engine cooling113
12 other systems6213

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

3%repaired · 2017 Q2

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 15V-338 · Jun 2, 2015 · 443,442 vehicles · 14,923 repaired

Risk. If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 01V-295 · Sep 25, 2001 · 25,803 vehicles

Risk. LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN RESULT IN A FIRE AND CONTINUED LOSS OF FLUID WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Recall 01V-011 · Jan 16, 2001 · 277,227 vehicles

Risk. FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 00V-225 · Aug 10, 2000 · 228,294 vehicles

Risk. A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 99V-333 · Nov 23, 1999 · 19,179 vehicles

Risk. THIS CIRCUIT FAILURE COULD CAUSE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TO OCCUR: (1) THE ENGINE WILL NOT START BECAUSE THE MAIN FUSE WILL BLOW IF THE POWER LEAD IS GROUNDED;…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Headlights: switch

Recall 99V-305 · Nov 1, 1999 · 98,817 vehicles

Risk. LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.

Mileage at failure

When do wheels problems start?

41kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 25 wheels complaints. 96% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 34% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
8under 30k miles24under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Wheels

10 owners mentioned a cost

$350median

Middle half: $250 – $725

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Eclipse year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Eclipse median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL DENTINGEA02007 · closed May 1, 2003
    No recall
  2. ALLOY WHEEL DENTING AND FRACTURINGPE01044 · closed May 31, 2002
    No recall
  3. HEADLIGHTS FAILUREPE05007 · closed Jun 8, 2005
    No recall
In owners' words

What Eclipse owners report

Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY RIMS ON MY 2000 ECLIPSE ARE ALL BENT. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 OR 4 TIRES DUE TO BLOW OUTS IN THE LAST 3 YEARS. I WILL BUY NEW RIMS AND SEND IN ALL MY OLD ONES BECAUSE THIS IS UNSAFE AND SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF ALL OWNERS. *TR
Complaint 10232995 · Jul 2, 2008
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING THE 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT WITH 52000 FAILURE MILEAGE AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AND BOTH PASSENGER FRONT AND REAR RIMS CRACKED, AND THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER TIRES INSTANTLY LOST AIR PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE…
Complaint 10183621 · Feb 27, 2007 · 52,000 miles
GENTLY DRIVEN 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE WHEELS BENT OUT OF SHAPE, CAUSING A TIRE TO LOSE AIR/BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. NARROWLY AVOIDED COLLISION AFTER BLOWOUT. *NM
Complaint 10174820 · Nov 30, 2006 · 77,500 miles

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