2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 86,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 28 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and electrical system (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 14% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 86,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 34 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags4 50%
- Brakes2 25%
- Electrical system2 25%
- Exterior lighting1 13%
- Body and structure1 13%
- Suspension1 13%
Example complaints
Air bags: “I was heading home at approximately 45 MPH when a deer jumped in front on my car. My car had frontal impact and the air bags did not deploy. If I was going the actual speed limit which is 55 MPH, the deer could have went through my windshield and where the air bags didn't go off my husband and I could be dead.”
NHTSA complaint #10608702, filed 2014-07, 51,000 milesBrakes: “The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The dealer diagnosed that the ABS failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10943857, filed 2017-01, 27,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
14% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 53,806 and 89,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Eclipse FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Eclipse FWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Eclipse Spyder FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Eclipse Spyder FWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 34 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10240443Jul 21, 2023Equipment. This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10235609Apr 24, 2023Body and structure. This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10235608Apr 24, 2023Equipment. This 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 accessories is more…
- 10235606Apr 21, 2023Equipment. This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10233997Mar 7, 2023Engine cooling, Electrical system. This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.
- 10233994Mar 7, 2023Electrical system, Engine cooling. This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes after a customer complains that the engine will not start while using the remote start system.
- 10211530Apr 7, 2022Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. This 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 improper sealing or a…
- 10169006Nov 26, 2019Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703Jul 30, 2019Equipment. This 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.
- 10159665Apr 23, 2019Electrical system. This is a Technical Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides dealers with a basic description of the hands-free systems used in Mitsubishi built vehicles. The bulletin covers components and…
Other model years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 86,000 | 0 | — | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 42 | 67,035 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2008 | 71 | 71,937 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2007 | 107 | 78,540 | 4 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 99 | 72,250 | 4 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 6 | 61,000 | 3 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 14 | 38,000 | 4 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 124 | 36,500 | 3 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2002 | 73 | 45,593 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 209 | 51,122 | 7 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 308 | 70,000 | 7 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 120 | 70,000 | 2 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 129 | 71,000 | 4 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 136 | 97,000 | 3 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 159 | 89,200 | 4 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 307 | 116,000 | 5 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 34 | 15,500 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 36 | 137,000 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 49 | 68,000 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 54 | 140,000 | 2 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 46 | — | 5 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Mitsubishi Eclipse model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse get?
The EPA rates the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse (Eclipse, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 86,000 miles and the middle half falls between 53,806 and 89,000 miles; 14% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.