2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse: common problems and reliability

The 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 8 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and latches/locks/linkages. Owners most often flag *classic models (2nd gen):.

Safety record for the 2005 model year

8
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crash reports
3
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
3
latches/locks/linkages
2
exterior lighting
1
structure
1
wheels
1

Recalls affecting the 2005 Eclipse

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 04V428000

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE

air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

Campaign 15V338000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, t

fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

Campaign 08V454000

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 45,988 MY 2005-2007 ENDEAVOR, GALANT, ECLIPSE COUPE, AND MY 2007 ECLIPSE SPYDER VEHICLES. THE BRACKET THAT IS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPER

exterior lighting

Campaign 06E026000

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL T

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and model type. Feedback on the classic sport coupe models (primarily 2nd generation, 1995-1999) is overwhelmingly positive from enthusiasts, praising its turbocharged performance, all-wheel-drive capability, and tune

  • *Classic Models (2nd Gen):
  • Excessive turbo lag — noted as a significant drawback affecting drivability. Frequency: isolated.
  • Uncomfortable seats — mentioned as a negative point. Frequency: isolated.
  • *Eclipse Cross (2018+):
  • Perceived dangerously slow acceleration / sluggish throttle response — frequently cited, especially in reviews and for FWD models. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Eclipse.

Typical used price

Used Eclipse listings typically run $5,200–$8,410 across 1998 to 2012 model years.

Other Eclipse model years