2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the equipment of the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 4% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“I have 2 complaints. My wheels were also dented and fractured upon inspection and had visible wear to my tires. Two different garages had stated to go to the dealer and check on it. They of course said there was no problem and just to buy new rims at $385.00 each or tires. Of course, after buying tires a few times, I just bought after market rims. The second complaint, is I have had visible corrosion on the battery cables on my car for years and asked the dealer if there was a reason so much is gathering, they advised no. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132015, filed 2005-08, 100,000 miles“When depressing the clutch while in motion the gear would not shift properly or not at all into first/second or third gear. This almost caused a vehicle crash. They informed consumer that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. The clutch problem was a daily intermittent problem. The A/C had gone out as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10079892, filed 2004-07, 51,000 miles“I was driving and it a dip in the middle of the road and now my wheel is bent and unable to drive until I find a replacement.contact me on how to find one and what to do about this issue. I havent been driving my car in about 6 months.”
NHTSA complaint #10078751, filed 2004-06“The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the air conditioning condenser was not draining properly and would intermittently become clogged. The dealer advised they could drain and repair the failure at the owners expense. The manufacturer was contacted but would provide no assistance. The VIN was not available and the failure and current mileages were 124,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10331574, filed 2010-05, 124,000 miles“The air conditioner compressor is frozen .inspite of near perfect driving conditions and california weather. Headlights bulbs holders on both sides burned/melted. Both headlights inoperable. Same problem as NHTSA complaint id: 45076, and also id: 344396. Although I had both original factory installed bulbs.”
NHTSA complaint #10100291, filed 2004-11Related recalls
- 04V428000Sep 1, 2004Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual…Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1998–2005, Montero 1998–2004, Diamante 1998–2004 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10240443Jul 21, 2023This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10235608Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of…
- 10235606Apr 21, 2023This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10169006Nov 26, 2019This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703Jul 30, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130468Feb 27, 2018This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
- 10130469Feb 26, 2018This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170070Jul 29, 2015This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment…
- 10170099Mar 5, 2013This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 9% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
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 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology