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2000 Mitsubishi EclipseProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 384 owners and 14 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
384
Crashes
18
Fires
13
Recalls
14
TSBs
146
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 384 complaints, 18 crashes, 13 fires, and 14 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.4x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

ac heater not working

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

rusted strut towers

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels:rimHIGH

95 owners reported wheels:rim issues — failures commonly reported around 75K miles.

!Inspect the Wheels & TiresMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

16
0–30K
37
30–60K
26
60–90K
22
90–120K
13
120–150K
13
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (37 reports) • Median: 75K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Wheels:rim (95 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels:rim95 (25%)
Wheels & Tires50 (13%)
Structure17 (4%)
Other15 (4%)
Structure:body14 (4%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights10 (3%)
Electrical8 (2%)
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner8 (2%)

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels:rim Issues

Wheels:rim complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 95 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 75K-mile mark.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 50 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

32
00
64
01
85
02
36
03
49
04
28
05
23
06
10
07
19
08
4
09
2
10
4
11
2
12
2
14
5
15
6
16
1
18
7
20
1
21
2
22

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (14 recalls)

00V225001Sep 2000

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.

00V225003Dec 2000

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.

01V011001Mar 2001

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE WAS MIS-MANUFACTURED AND COULD WEAKEN OVER TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.

01V295001Nov 2001

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH V6 ENGINES TO FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING FLUID FEED TUBE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD MOUNTED HEAT SHIELD CAUSING A HOLE TO BE WORN THROUGH THE POWER STEERING PIPE ALLOWING FLUID LEAKAGE.

01V295002Mar 2002

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH V6 ENGINES TO FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING FLUID FEED TUBE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD MOUNTED HEAT SHIELD CAUSING A HOLE TO BE WORN THROUGH THE POWER STEERING PIPE ALLOWING FLUID LEAKAGE.

+ 9 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA02007ClosedOpened May 2002 · closed May 2003

ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL DENTING

WHEELS

PE01044ClosedOpened Dec 2001 · closed May 2002

ALLOY WHEEL DENTING AND FRACTURING

WHEELS

PE05007ClosedOpened Feb 2005 · closed Jun 2005

HEADLIGHTS FAILURE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

The worst model year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse is the 2001 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)

This vehicle

384

Class avg

112

3.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 384 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 14 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse is related to the wheels:rim, with 95 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
The 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 384 complaints, 18 crash reports, and 13 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse have any recalls?
Yes, the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 14 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mitsubishi Eclipse problems start?
Based on 127 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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