2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 5% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,050 miles.
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.
“No injuries: a blow out within a 2 yr period, front left tire flat 13 times, replaced that rim 3 times. Drivers side door, left side of hood, left rear by trunk does not align properly to the right side. Already had a manufacturers defect in my left strut scratches by left tire started out small now are 5 inches wide.”
NHTSA complaint #10074666, filed 2004-06, 100 miles“2001 Eclipse rs black paint job fading real bad it looks like I have a poke-a-DOT car of white and black every panel on my car is fading, hood top side panels trunk is real bad and all others the vehicle is in nc and I know a lot of other people who drive the same car and its happened to them to, an 01 Eclipse gs I think.”
NHTSA complaint #10139689, filed 2005-10“Also I found shattered glass under the rear seats, which appears to be rear windshield glass. My car always pulls to the right and my right side window does not close properly. I just wanted to know if this vehicle was in a major accident when I purchased it. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #769535, filed 2002-11“The first week of buying the car I noticed a little scratch by the front drivers side tire. Then I started hearing little squeaking noises when I was reversing coming from the same left tire. Then I noticed the rim was bent I brought it to the dealer they said I was hitting curbs & road hazard. Months later the scratch at the bottom by the fog lights was getting bigger and deep the tire kept losing air and those springing sound noises I still heard. …”
NHTSA complaint #10039471, filed 2003-09“Moldings have been replaced twice on each side. (left and right) last time the dealer cement glued them to the frame of the car only to fly off again. At highway speeds or with top down this is able to cause injury to myself or another vehicle. I have repeatedly contacted Mitsubishi every time and to no avail. The problem still exists and will continue unless they find out why this defect exists. I have taken the car to the closest Mitsubishi dealer located in brandon, florida. …”
NHTSA complaint #726348, filed 2000-08Related service bulletins
- 10211530Apr 7, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 17% |
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 8 | 6% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 10 | 5% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
73 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTires
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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