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#BS-2001-MITECL-12C9

2001 Mitsubishi EclipseProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 289 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
289
Crashes
33
Fires
10
Recalls
11
TSBs
147
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 289 complaints, 33 crashes, 10 fires, and 11 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.8x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

transmission failure

5 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

dashboard cracked

2 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

keep having to replace radiator

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
4

engine failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

o2 sensor went out

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels:rimHIGH

63 owners reported wheels:rim issues — failures commonly reported around 46K miles.

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

42
0–30K
27
30–60K
20
60–90K
12
90–120K
1
120–150K
8
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (42 reports) • Median: 46K 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 (63 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels:rim63 (22%)
Wheels & Tires20 (7%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights14 (5%)
Airbags13 (4%)
Electrical12 (4%)
Other10 (3%)
Structure:body9 (3%)
Air Bags:frontal8 (3%)

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels:rim Issues

Wheels:rim complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 63 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 45,940 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 46K-mile mark.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Exterior Lighting:headlights Issues

Exterior Lighting:headlights complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:headlights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-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

3
00
42
01
66
02
32
03
47
04
35
05
17
06
8
07
13
08
4
09
2
10
1
11
2
14
4
15
7
16
1
17
1
19
1
20
3
22

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (11 recalls)

00V299001Nov 2000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.

00V299003Sep 2000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.

00V320001Jan 2001

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.

01V005001Feb 2001

SEATS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.

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.

+ 6 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 (4)

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

EA02007ClosedOpened May 2002 · closed May 2003

ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL DENTING

WHEELS

PE01006ClosedOpened Mar 2001 · closed Nov 2001

FRONT SHOULDER BELT WEBBING GUIDE

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

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

This is the worst model year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Class Average (Minicompact Cars)

This vehicle

289

Class avg

60

4.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical minicompact 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. 289 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse is related to the wheels:rim, with 63 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
The 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 289 complaints, 33 crash reports, and 10 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 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 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 11 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 110 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 45,940 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 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.
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