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2001 Mitsubishi EclipseProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 209 owner complaints about the 2001 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.

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution2.1× the Eclipse median · #3 of 19 years by complaints
Safety recalls7Lowest repair rate 3%Owner complaints20942 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage27kWheels, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 16, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse has problems

209 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
Wheels731
Air bags2211
Structure211
Electrical system194
Power train194
Exterior lighting181
Visibility140
Engine and engine cooling142
Tires100
13 other systems5016

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

7 recalls

2001 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

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

Seats

Recall 01V-005 · Jan 8, 2001 · 47 vehicles

Risk. THE REAR ANCHOR BOLTS SECURING THE DRIVER'S SEAT MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF DRIVER INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 00V-299 · Oct 2, 2000 · 6,037 vehicles

Risk. PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT.

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.

Best & worst years

2001 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

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse safety ratings

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL DENTINGEA02007 · closed May 1, 2003
    No recall
  2. FRONT SHOULDER BELT WEBBING GUIDEPE01006 · closed Nov 6, 2001
    No recall
  3. ALLOY WHEEL DENTING AND FRACTURINGPE01044 · closed May 31, 2002
    No recall
  4. 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.

TL*- THE CONTACT HAS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT. THE CONTACT HAS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE ALLOY WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLES TIRES WERE BALANCED ON 1/15/07 AT THAT POINT THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THAT ONE OF THE ALLOW WHEELS WAS SLIGHTLY BENT AND MAY CAUSE AIR TO LEAK AND THE TIRE TO…
Complaint 10178981 · Jan 17, 2007 · 68,000 miles
THE RIMS ON MY CAR ARE PEELING. BECAUSE OF THE PEELING THEY ARE NOW RUSTING. I AM TRYING TO SELL THE CAR BUT NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE ALL THE RIMS BECAUSE THESE ONES LOOKS HORRIBLE. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER PEOPLE WITH 2001 ECLIPSES THAT HAVE DONE THE SAME THING. *NM
Complaint 10135565 · Sep 7, 2005 · 50,000 miles
NOT ONLY DO I HAVE THE AGGREVATION OF BENT RIMS AND FLAT TIRES, AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ON THIS, MY LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR DOESN'T ALIGN TO THE RIGHT. WATER LEEKS IN ON THE LEFT SIDE. SOMETIMES THE HEATER BLOWS OUT COOL AIR. THE SUNROOF SHAKES WHEN OPENING. I ALREADY HAD A MANUFACUTERS DEFECT IN MY…
Complaint 10118406 · Apr 25, 2005 · 30 miles

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