2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,936miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 4% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,936 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.
“My left turning signal would not return to the off position after turning and then out of the sudden my headlights on high beam would stay on permanently, low beams would not start . My turning signal stop working and now my car wont start.”
NHTSA complaint #10481548, filed 2012-10“The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the column switch lever became detached while attempting to turn the vehicle. The lever was replaced. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was excluded from recall # 99v305001 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 83,000 and failure mileage was 72,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10195949, filed 2007-07, 72,000 miles“The contact stated while driving, the driver side headlight became inoperable. The dealership replaced the headlight assembly, plugs, and cables for the driver side. Afterwards, the passenger side headlight became inoperable. The same components were replaced for that headlight.”
NHTSA complaint #10155521, filed 2006-04, 81,871 milesRelated 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…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2005 | 1 | 17% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 18 | 9% |
| 2000 | 25 | 8% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 12 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
29 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsTires
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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