NHTSA Safety Recalls
Mitsubishi Eclipse Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2008, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 9 model years (2000–2008) the Mitsubishi Eclipse has 47 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2001 with 10; the cleanest is 2008 with 1.
- Model years
- 9
- Total recalls
- 47
- Worst year
- 2001
- Cleanest year
- 2008
2000–2008
10 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 1 | |
| 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 4 | |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 4 | |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 4 | |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 4 | |
| 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 10 | |
| 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 10 |
What gets recalled most on the Mitsubishi Eclipse
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING12
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE6
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS6
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY4
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE3
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS2
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES2
- STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)1
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.