Mitsubishi Eclipse

1996–2000 only

58 classified complaints 1 recall

1996–2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse models have 58 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Control arms, ball joints and bushings, typically surfacing around 200,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1996–2000 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Mitsubishi Eclipse report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1996–2000

2001–2005

2006–2010

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1996–2000 only

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 15 complaints

Median onset: 200,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 9 complaints

Median onset: 141,964 miles.

More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 99,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 5 complaints

Median onset: 125,000 miles.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 156,000 miles. 75.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 4 complaints

Median onset: 98,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

A/C compressor, condenser and refrigerant · Heating and A/C 4 complaints

Median onset: 205,603 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $720–$1,420 nationally.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 4 complaints

Median onset: 130,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1996–2000 model years. See the full Mitsubishi Eclipse report for every year and full specs/safety data.