repaired · 2017 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
2002 Mitsubishi EclipseProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 73 owner complaints about the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-338 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2015. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse has problems
73 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
29Wheels1 crash/fire/injury
15Structure1 crash/fire/injury
6Tires2 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
3Service brakes, hydraulic
3Exterior lighting
2Fuel system, gasoline
2Engine and engine cooling
119 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 29 | 1 |
| Structure | 15 | 1 |
| Tires | 6 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 11 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2002 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.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
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
2002 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
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse safety ratings
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse, and the recalls they led to.
- ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL DENTINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Eclipse owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2002 ECLIPSE COUPE, OK THIS IS A MAJOR PROMBLEM, HOPE SOMEONE WILL LISTEN THE WHEELS (RIMS) CRACK ON THESE CARS "CHEAP" BOTH FRONT WHEELS AND DRIVERS SIDE BACK WHEEL. IF YOU HIT A POTHOLE YOUR GONNA PURCHASE NEW WHEELS. I AM A SINGLE MOM MY KIDS RIDE IN THIS CAR. MANY OTHERS HAVE "COMPLAINED" DO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIMS WERE BENDING ABNORMALLY AND CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. THE RIMS WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS CRACKED. MY TIRE WOULD SLOWLY DEFLATE SO I PURCHASED A NEW TIRE THINKING THIS WAS THE PROBLEM. THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS, MY TIRE CONTINUED TO LOOSE AIR. SO I WENT BACK TO TIRE COMPANY AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IS WAS NOT THE TIRE BUT A CRACK IN THE RIM. SO I PURCHASED A…
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