2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 132,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 132,000 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.
“Fuel mileage is bad and when filling up if you can it keeps clicking and smelling like fuel inside car. No lighting in car at all. Had to replace suspension as the bolts were worn. Paint chipping all over car. Cooling system keeps failing and somehow I have water keeps coming in on floor boards and the floor is soaked and stinks.”
NHTSA complaint #10736178, filed 2015-07, 132,000 miles“Have a 2003 Eclipse and many many problems since purchasing. After regular scheduled tire balance and rotation, took the car back because of shaking at 50-60 MPH, the dealership told me the rims were bent, and they would have to be replaced, and they did (right after balance and rotating? Would they balance if the rims were bent?) had my car in numerous times for moisture in my windows when putting them down and back up, a lot of moisture and bad visibility, replaced strips which helped mold smell, but can't fix the moisture. …”
NHTSA complaint #10098389, filed 2004-11Related service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 12 | 10% |
| 1998 | 12 | 9% |
| 1997 | 16 | 12% |
| 1996 | 27 | 17% |
| 1995 | 47 | 15% |
| 1994 | 4 | 12% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1991 | 6 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
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