2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 148,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 4% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that another vehicle that was driving at 70 MPH and crashed into her vehicle causing the vehicle to crash into the vehicle in front. The seat belt failed to retract and the air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the contacts head hit the windshield and bruised her legs. The contact did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contacts house. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000. Djr”
NHTSA complaint #10616237, filed 2014-07, 156,000 miles“While driving approximately 50 MPH, the steering failed when attempting to steer to the right. The vehicle went across a median into oncoming traffic and crashed into a guard rail. The air bag did not deploy. The driver was transported to the emergency room for injuries to the back, neck, and knee. The cause of the failure has not been determined. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10047792, filed 2003-11, 37,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While driving between 45-55 MPH, the contact attempted to avoid another vehicle and some approaching deer. As a result, she crashed into some trees and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and the contact was injured. The current and failure mileages were 148,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10242475, filed 2008-09, 148,000 miles“When driving consumer has noticed air bag light flashing off and on. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has made repairs, but problem still occurs. Consumer states problem was finally repaired after 3 times dealer had to replace entire driver seat back portion, loose wiring to side air bag was causing problem.”
NHTSA complaint #882683, filed 2001-03“Vehicle has been to the dealer 3 times because srs light were coming on. Consumer was in an accident on 04-may-2001, and airbas didn't deploy. Consumer was traveling 30 MPH and a motorcyle hit front driver's side. It flipped off onto windshield, breaking on impact. Mitsubishi hasn't responded to consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #888758, filed 2001-05Related recalls
- 15V338000Jun 2, 2015Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004…Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000–2005, Eclipse Spyder 2001–2005, Dodge Stratus 2001–2005 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 50% |
| 2009 | 8 | 19% |
| 2008 | 6 | 8% |
| 2007 | 9 | 8% |
| 2006 | 11 | 11% |
| 2004 | 3 | 21% |
| 2003 | 10 | 8% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 22 | 11% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 18 | 14% |
| 1997 | 14 | 10% |
| 1996 | 17 | 11% |
| 1995 | 32 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
128 complaintsBody and structure
41 complaintsExterior lighting
25 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsTires
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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