2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 3% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“This is the second time this happened. The first time this occurred was about 6 mos prior to this recent incident though I couldn't recall exactly when. I was on stop on an intersection trying to turn right. I had my foot on the brake pedal. Just as I slowly released my foot the car accelerated and moved towards the right lane of where I wanted to go however there was still incoming traffic. I was able to steer myself towards the middle lane and avoided the incoming car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10236650, filed 2008-08, 47,000 miles“This complaint involves our 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The vehicle was idling in park in front of a building. When the brake was applied to shift into drive, the vehicle rpms increased to the maximum level, the tires began to spin and the car accelerated forward at a high rate of speed into a brick support pole. The brakes failed to stop the vehicle and both airbags deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #10114450, filed 2005-03, 42,000 miles“I was driving down the highway at a speed of 40 MPH and let up on the gas pedal before I was going to brake. The car started to accelerate and wouldn't stop. Coming to a red light I started to press firmly on my brakes and while it managed to slow the car down some it wouldn't come to a complete stop. I slowed down just enough ways back from the light that when the light turned green I was able to let up on the brake with out going into traffic. It then accelerated very quickly again. The car sounded as if it shifted and stop accelerating. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158843, filed 2006-06“The contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated the vehicle abnormally accelerated and the accelerator pedal independently extended into the floorboard. The contact shifted into neutral, turned off the ignition and coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was advised that a bolt detached from the throttle control unit and was sucked into the engine. In addition, the failure also destroyed the engine. The manufacturer would not assist with any repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10343035, filed 2010-07, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10019047Jan 1, 2006Cruise control system checks - service manual revision.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 6% |
| 1991 | 3 | 6% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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