1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 307 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 144,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the body and structure of the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 4% of the 307 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 144,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Both outside door handles have broken off just from everyday use. Drivers side when the car was three years old. The passenger side in november of 2007. If they decide to break at the same time you would be trapped inside your car in case of an accident. The replacement cost is about $200.00 per incident to include painting and installation. This seems to be a constant problem with the 1995 through 1999 Eclipse.”
NHTSA complaint #10209888, filed 2007-11, 148,000 miles“Strut towers (just underneath the hood) are rusting. It's as if the vehicle is rusting from the inside out. Vehicle will no longer pass inspection. The rest of the vehicle is absolutely fine.”
NHTSA complaint #10072627, filed 2004-05, 140,000 miles“On two occasions my driver's side door handle has broken off when opening the door. I've heard that this is an ongoing problem for the Mitsubishi but there has never been anything done to correct this problem. If a recall or reimbursement isn't done, can't they at least make the handles better with some kind of metal reinforcement inside the handle structure instead of just making them out of a rigid plastic??”
NHTSA complaint #10055210, filed 2004-01“After nearly six years of ownership, the skirts around the car are collapsing, the plastic pins holding them in place have deteriorated and I have lost the right hand passenger side skirt altogether. Mitshubishi refuses to replace it or fix the rest so that they won't fall either. I am facing having to purchase a full new set. This is not wear and tear as when the paint finally peels off, they should not have used poor equipment and I have noticed their newer versions no longer have the removable skirts.”
NHTSA complaint #766642, filed 2002-09“Two months prior to my inquiry into this matter my drivers side door handle became detached with no excessive force involved. Taken as a typical occurrence inquiry to the dealership was never made. However, 2 weeks ago the passenger side door handle became disconnected in the same manner. After phoning the dealership and Mitsubishi hot line I was informed that this has been an on going problem, yet ther have been no recalls incurred. Resulting in my out of pocket expense in the amout of over 250 dollars. …”
NHTSA complaint #738006, filed 2000-12Related service bulletins
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2009 | 6 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 | 5 | 5% |
| 2005 | 1 | 17% |
| 2004 | 5 | 36% |
| 2003 | 31 | 25% |
| 2002 | 15 | 21% |
| 2001 | 21 | 10% |
| 2000 | 41 | 13% |
| 1999 | 24 | 20% |
| 1998 | 11 | 9% |
| 1997 | 10 | 7% |
| 1996 | 11 | 7% |
| 1995 | 12 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 11% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsSuspension
47 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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