Model year

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Hatchback, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Oct 8, 2002 to Feb 24, 2025.

Recall campaigns covering this model year5711k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1245.0 times the median 2003 hatchback
Severity index14.52003 hatchbacks average 13.2
First 24 months38Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse peaked in 2003, with 22 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

25% of complaints about the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse name structure

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Structure
31
Powertrain
20
Engine and cooling
13
Visibility and wipers
13
Airbags
10
Fuel system
10
Tires
9
Electrical system
7
Steering
6
Lighting
5
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

5 recall campaigns cover the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
15V-338Jun 2, 2015In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the…Airbags443,442Repair or modification
06E-060Jun 29, 2006Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehiclesLighting87,745Part replacement
06E-026Mar 23, 2006Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed aboveLighting61,944Refund or buyback
04V-428Sep 1, 2004Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the…Equipment100,432Part replacement
03V-442Nov 4, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to…Fuel system17,087Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

124 complaints on file, page 1 of 7.

  1. Filed Feb 24, 2025Failure Nov 28, 2024Asheville, NCUnknown or other

    The crankshaft sensor is faulty and isn't working properly so my car has been shutting off randomly while I am driving it.

    NHTSA complaint 11644440
  2. Filed Jul 25, 2019Failure May 25, 2010SPB, FLUnknown or other

    DASHBOARD CRACKS IN MULTIPLES OF AREA'S, WHICH DOES EFFECT THE POSITION OF THE AIRBAG. THE PLASTIC IS VERY BRITTLE TO THE POINT WHEN IT CRACKS IT'S AS SHARP AS A RAZOR. I REVIEWED SEVERAL WEB SITE AND NOTED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH SEVERAL TYPE OF MITSUBISHI'S. I HAVE A 2003 ECLIPSE THAT HAS A CRACKED DASHBOARD SO BAD THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASH BOARD IS SLOPING DOWNWARD, THE CRACKING STARTED 8 YEARS AGO AND CONTINUES TO CRACK MORE AND MORE EVERYDAY, CAUSING STRUCTURE SUPPORT ISSUES AND RAZOR SHARP EDGES. I HAVE CUT MYSELF SEVERAL TIMES ON THE SHARP EDGES. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY A ISSUE WITH THE TYPE OF PLASTIC THAT WAS USED TO CONSTRUCTED THESE DASHBOARDS ... I WOULD RATE THIS AS A NEED TO REVIEW ASAP ISSUE... IF MY AIR BAG EVER WENT OFF, SHARP PIECES OF PLASTIC WOULD PROBABLY BE FLYING EVERYWHERE LIKE A KNIFE...

    NHTSA complaint 11234926
  3. Filed Jan 11, 2018Failure Oct 29, 2016135,000 milesPearland, TXAir bags, Visibility/wiperCrashFire1 injured

    PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED CAUSED ME TO VEER OFF TO THE RIGHT FOR SAFETY.PASSENGER VISOR FLEW OFF HIT MY ARM AND FLEW OUT WINDOW. UNABLE TO SEE WITH AIRBAG IN MY FACE I ENDED UP HALF ON AND HALF OFF A CULVERT WITH CEMENT PIPE.CAR STOPPED AND THEN MY DRIVER AIRBAG SHOT FIRE AND CHEMICALS INTO MY FACE.HORRIBLE STILL AFTER A WHOLE YEAR NOONE CARES NOONE HELPS NO THERAPY FOLLOW UP NONE ONLY ER WHEN I CAN NO LONGER TOLERATE THE EXTREME PAIN.2 TITANIUM RODS N 38 SCREWS HOLD IT TOGETHER. SOME SCREWS ARE COMING OFF AND 3 BONES ARE STILL SHATTERED. SOME ARE EVEN MISSING. PLEASE HELP

    NHTSA complaint 11062091
  4. Filed Aug 24, 2017Failure Aug 14, 2017114,000 milesWinton, CAElectrical systemFire

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE ROLLING DOWN THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE WINDOW SWITCH AREA. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT FAULTY WIRING IN THE WINDOW CAUSED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11019431
  5. Filed Oct 25, 2016Failure May 24, 2016140,000 milesWoodbridge, VAEngine

    SEARS AUTO CENTER IN MANASSAS, VA PERFORME AN OIL CHANGE ON MY VEHICLE ON 5/16/2016. THE ENGINE FAILED ON 5/24/2016 DUE TO THE OIL PLUG FALLING OUT OF THE ENGINE AND ALL OF THE OIL DRAINING OUT. SEARS HAS ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS. HOWEVER, I HAVE ALSO UNCOVERED A LONG HISTORY OF CONSUMER COMPLAINTS REGARDING SEARS AUTO CENTERS DEFRAUDING CONSUMERS OUT OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR UNNECESSARY REPAIRS, CHARGES FOR REPAIRS NOT DONE, AND FAULTY SERVICE OVERALL. SEARS WS SUED BY NJ ON 46 COUNTS OF AUTO CONSUMER FRAUD, AND I HAVE UNCOVERED HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS REGISTERED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERALS' OFFICES IN MANY STATES.

    NHTSA complaint 10918743
  6. Filed Mar 6, 2016Failure Mar 6, 2016Beacon, NYUnknown or otherCrash

    THE MAIN ISSUE SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE WAVE/CUSHION SPRING LOCATED IN THE TRANSMISSION. MITSUBISHI HAS DESIGNED THE WAVE SPRING AS A FRAGILE TWO COIL PIECE WHICH HAS BEEN KNOWN TO REPEATEDLY BREAK CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS IN TURN POSES A THREAT ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. WHEN THIS WAVE SPRING BREAKS, ACTUAL PIECES OF THE WAVE SPRING MAKE IT THROUGH MITSUBISHI'S ALSO FAULTY TRANSMISSION FILTER AND LODGE THEMSELVES IN THE PUMP GEAR, CAUSING THE GEAR TO ACTUALLY BREAK. AFTER THE PUMP GEAR HAS BEEN BROKEN INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION, ALL FORWARD AND REVERSE GEARS IMMEDIATELY STOP FUNCTION AND IN MOST INSTANCES THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF. THIS COULD RESULT IN POTENTIAL HARM OR EVEN DEATH OF THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER AS THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL MOVING POWER WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WITH OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD. MITSUBISHI HAS RECENTLY CREATED AN UPDATED VERSION OF THE WAVE SPRING WITHOUT ISSUING A RECALL, WHICH NOW IS A ONE PIECE INSTEAD OF THE COIL SETUP AND HAS A LESS CHANCE OF BREAKING. TO MANY MITSUBISHI/DODGE OWNERS THIS UPDATE WAS DISCOVERED AFTER THEY HAVE HAD THEIR VEHICLE IN A TRANSMISSION SHOP WITH A HEFTY BILL TO PAY EVEN THOUGH IT WAS MITSUBISHI'S FAULT FOR ENGINEERING A FAULTY PART IN THEIR TRANSMISSION. ALL ONE PERSON WOULD NEED TO FIND OUT ABOUT THIS ISSUE IS SEARCH THE INTERNET WITH THE TRANSMISSION CODE (F4A51) AND THIS ISSUE IS WELL DOCUMENTED, EVEN RESEARCHED BY TRANSMISSION DIGEST (A SPECIALTY MAGAZINE). NOT ONLY IS THIS A LARGE INCONVENIENCE TO MOST, IT IS ALSO A HAZARD TO ONES LIFE. MITSUBISHI SHOULD RECALL ALL VEHICLES WHICH CONTAIN THE F4A51 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TO PERFORM THE WAVE SPRING AND FILTER UPDATE OR REIMBURSE THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY HAD IT DONE AT THEIR COST. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AS IF YOU OWN A VEHICLE WITH THE F4A51

    NHTSA complaint 10840127
  7. Filed Nov 20, 2015Failure Nov 19, 2015170,000 milesLAS Vegas, NVSteeringCrash

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE VEERING TO THE LEFT AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.

    NHTSA complaint 10795060
  8. Filed Sep 28, 2015Failure Sep 1, 2015150,000 milesCharlston, SCElectrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Body

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF FUEL PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT WATER HAD LEAKED FROM THE FLOOR BOARD CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BECOME SLIPPERY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. WHILE CHECKING THE BATTERY CONNECTION THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BATTERY CABLE WAS SMOKING AND HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING HOSE THAT FAILED CAUSED THE WATER LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

    NHTSA complaint 10778019
  9. Filed Sep 22, 2015Failure Sep 3, 2015180,845 milesTurlock, CAAir bagsCrash

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY WHEN THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT BODY SHOP FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUFFER ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,845.

    NHTSA complaint 10767489
  10. Filed Aug 26, 2015Failure Aug 26, 2015165,281 milesTucson, AZVisibility/wiper

    RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL FROM MITSUBISHI ON THE PASSENGER SUN VISOR REQUIRING A TETHER STRAP. I CALLED THEIR TOLL FREE NUMBER TO LOCATE A DEALER TO INSTALL THE TETHER STRAP AS DIRECTED BY THE NOTICE. MITSUBISHI DOES NOT HAVE A DEALER IN TUCSON AND INFORMED ME WE NEEDED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A PHOENIX DEALER, OVER A 100 MILES AWAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE COST OF GAS AND THE TRAVEL TIME (OFF WORK OR MISSING SCHOOL) IS HIGHER THAN THE PARTS AND LABOR FOR .5 OF AN HOUR LABOR. THEY HAVE NOT MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH A LOCAL TUCSON CAR REPAIR FACILITY TO PERFORM THIS RECALL, NOR DID THEY OFFER TO SEND ME THE PARTS FOR SELF INSTALLATION. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY POOR RESPONSE TO A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. CAN YOU ASSIST AS I KNOW THERE ARE MORE OF THE SAME VEHICLE IN TUCSON.

    NHTSA complaint 10759618
  11. Filed Jul 24, 2015Failure Jul 24, 2015144,000 milesFayetteville, NCElectrical system

    MY VEHICLE HAS A BAD PAINT JOB, NEEDS TO BE REPAINTED. THE HEATER COIL IS LEAKING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED HAD ESTIMATE OF $1030.44 WITH NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE DASH WILL COME OUT IN ONE PIECE AND CAN BE PUT BACK INTO THE CAR WITHOUT BREAKING INTO SEVERAL PIECES. I FEEL THAT MITSUBISH PUT BAD PAINT JOBS ON THE CARS AND THEY SHOULD BE THE ONES TO REPAINT THE CAR, AND REPLACE THE HEATER COIL SO THE I WILL HAVE WORKING DEFROSTERS. MA 10/29/2015 UPDATED 12/06/2017*CN

    NHTSA complaint 10743320
  12. Filed Jul 24, 2015Failure Jan 15, 2014132,000 milesMiddlebury, INExterior lighting, Fuel/propulsion system, Suspension

    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
  13. Filed Mar 23, 2015Failure Feb 15, 2009109,000 milesMarietta, GABody, Visibility/wiper

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HATCH BACK AND SUN ROOF HAD WATER LEAKAGE. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.

    NHTSA complaint 10701095
  14. Filed May 19, 2013Failure May 10, 2013161,900 milesMadison, WIWheels

    DRIVING ON RESIDENTIAL STREET (APPROX. 20 MPH). CAR SHIFTED SLIGHTLY TO RIGHT AS I WAS ROUNDING A CURVE. CAME TO STOP SIGN AND REAR RIGHT WHEEL FELL OFF. THE HUB CRACKED AND BROKE OFF AT BEARING.. IT WAS A VERY CLEAN CUT AS THOUGH THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE HUB. CAR TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. $300 REPAIR BILL. REPAIRMAN SAID HE HAS NEVER SEEN THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IN THE 40 YEARS HE HAS BEEN REPAIRING CARS. COULD HAVE BEEN VERY SERIOUS HAD I BEEN DRIVING AT A HIGHER SPEED AS ON AN OPEN HIGHWAY. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10512693
  15. Filed Jan 9, 2013Failure Mar 5, 2012Palatine, ILBody

    I HAVE A 2003 STERLING SILVER METALLIC ECLIPSE WHICH I PURCHASED NEW IN 2002. I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE PAINT ON MY HOOD, ROOF AND TRUCK HAVE STARTED TO DELAMINATE AND THE PRIMER IS STARTING TO SHOW THROUGH. I ONLY HAVE 73,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE NOTICED A LOT OF OTHER 2003 ECLIPSES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, IN THE SAME COLOR AS MINE AND ALSO IN BLACK. I WENT TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED MY ECLIPSE AND WAS TOLD THAT MITSUBISHI WAS HAVING A PAINT ISSUE FOR THIS MODEL. I AM HOPING THAT MITSUBISHI WILL STAND BEHIND THEIR NAME AND MAKE THIS RIGHT. I ALSO PURCHASED A 2003 CHEVY SILVERADO IN 2002 AND THAT PAINT JOB LOOKS LIKE THE DAY I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT. I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT 2 OF THEM. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10491944
  16. Filed Feb 13, 2012Failure Sep 1, 201195,000 milesGilbert, AZPower train

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD IDLE LOW, CAUSING IT TO STALL INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE MANIFOLD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WS 95,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,450.

    NHTSA complaint 10447784
  17. Filed Oct 2, 2011Failure Aug 19, 201168,000 milesJacksonville, NCEngine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Unknown or other

    THIS VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED STALLING WHETHER IDLING, ACCELORATING, OR COASTING. IT WOULD THEN HAVE TROUBLE STARTING AND RUN FINE AGAIN. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE MITSUBSHI DEALERSHIP ON WESTERN BLVD IN JACKSONVILLE, NC, THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE IT BUT FOUND IN THEIR DATA BASE THAT THERE IS A TINY PART IN THE CRANK SHAFT THAT COULD CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. AFTER WAITING A WEEK FOR PARTS THEY REALIZED THEY HAD THE WRONG TOOL. ANOTHER WEEK WAITING FOR THE TOOL AND THE NEW PART DDID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. ANOTHER WEEK OF KEEPING MY CAR THEY REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTION REGULATOR WITH A USED PART, THIS DID NOT FIX IT. ANOTHER WEEK WITH A NEW FUEL INJECTOR. NOW IT DOES NOT STALL BUT I CANT GET GAS IN THE GAS TANK, THE CAR SMELLS LIKE GAS, THERE IS STILL OCCASIONAL STALLING, AND THE NEW TIMING BELT THEY PUT ON SCREECHES WITH THE FIRST START OF THE DAY EVERYDAY. THE GAS TANK PROBLEM IS FOUND TO BE THAT THE VALVE IS STUCK IN THE FULL AND CLOSED POSITION AND WHOLE NEW GAS TANKIS RECOMMENDED. ANOTHER TWO WEEKS AND STILL WAITING ON THE GAS TANK. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SINCE AUGUST 22ND AND IT IS NOW OCTOBER FIRST AND MY CAR IS STILL UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WAITING FOR PARTS. HOW IS IT THAT MITSUBISHI CAN ALLOW THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO TAKE THIS LONG, COST THIS MUCH, AND TO RETURN A VEHICLE TO THE CUSTOMER IN WORSE SHAPE THAN IT WAS GIVEN? I PAID FOR ALL OF THESE NEW PARTS AND LABOR, AND STILL HAVE A VEHICLE THAT I CANT USE. ALSO, AS A SIDE NOTE, IT IS BLACK WHICH MEANS THE CHEAP FACTORY CLEAR COAT IS COMING OFF, THE AC LEAKS ON THE DRIVERSIDE FLOOR, THE TRUNK DOES NOT OPEN WHEN YOU PULL THE LEVER...THESE ARE ALL THINGS THAT SHOULD NOT BE EXPIRED ON AN 03 VEHICLE AND ARE SO COMMON WITH THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

    NHTSA complaint 10428608
  18. Filed Oct 2, 2011Failure Aug 19, 201168,000 milesJacksonville, NCEngine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline

    THIS VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED STALLING WHETHER IDLING, ACCELERATING, OR COASTING. IT WOULD THEN HAVE TROUBLE STARTING AND RUN FINE AGAIN. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE MITSUBSHI DEALERSHIP ON WESTERN BLVD IN JACKSONVILLE, NC, THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE IT BUT FOUND IN THEIR DATA BASE THAT THERE IS A TINY PART IN THE CRANK SHAFT THAT COULD CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. AFTER WAITING A WEEK FOR PARTS THEY REALIZED THEY HAD THE WRONG TOOL. ANOTHER WEEK WAITING FOR THE TOOL AND THE NEW PART DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. ANOTHER WEEK OF KEEPING MY CAR THEY REPLACED THE FUEL INJECTION REGULATOR WITH A USED PART, THIS DID NOT FIX IT. ANOTHER WEEK WITH A NEW FUEL INJECTOR. NOW IT DOES NOT STALL BUT I CANT GET GAS IN THE GAS TANK, THE CAR SMELLS LIKE GAS, THERE IS STILL OCCASIONAL STALLING, AND THE NEW TIMING BELT THEY PUT ON SCREECHES WITH THE FIRST START OF THE DAY EVERYDAY. THE GAS TANK PROBLEM IS FOUND TO BE THAT THE VALVE IS STUCK IN THE FULL AND CLOSED POSITION AND WHOLE NEW GAS TANKIS RECOMMENDED. ANOTHER TWO WEEKS AND STILL WAITING ON THE GAS TANK. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP SINCE AUGUST 22ND AND IT IS NOW OCTOBER FIRST AND MY CAR IS STILL UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WAITING FOR PARTS. HOW IS IT THAT MITSUBISHI CAN ALLOW THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO TAKE THIS LONG, COST THIS MUCH, AND TO RETURN A VEHICLE TO THE CUSTOMER IN WORSE SHAPE THAN IT WAS GIVEN? I PAID FOR ALL OF THESE NEW PARTS AND LABOR, AND STILL HAVE A VEHICLE THAT I CANT USE. ALSO, AS A SIDE NOTE, IT IS BLACK WHICH MEANS THE CHEAP FACTORY CLEAR COAT IS COMING OFF, THE AC LEAKS ON THE DRIVERSIDE FLOOR, THE TRUNK DOES NOT OPEN WHEN YOU PULL THE LEVER...THESE ARE ALL THINGS THAT SHOULD NOT BE EXPIRED ON AN 03 VEHICLE AND ARE SO COMMON WITH THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10428223
  19. Filed Sep 17, 2011Failure Jun 15, 2011Stryker, OHFuel system, Gasoline

    THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY TWO MECHANICS FROM DIFFERENT SHOPS; BOTH OF WHICH SUSPECT THE PROBLEM WITH MY FUEL SYSTEM MAY BE RELATED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM RECALL FOR THE 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. *TT I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER TO GET MORE INFORMATION. I WAS INFORMED THAT MY VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN SERVICED FOR THE RECALL. HOWEVER, I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL AS THE RECALLED VEHICLE AND IS HAVING PROBLEMS IN THE SAME CATEGORY. I AM CONCERNED MY VEHICLE MAY HAVE PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM RECALL. IF SO, I WOULD LIKE THIS ISSUE TO BE PROPERLY ADDRESSED.

    NHTSA complaint 10425893
  20. Filed Feb 5, 2011Failure Dec 19, 2010Caledonia, MITires

    2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE, WAS WEST BOUND ON OHIO TURNPIKE, SHE HEARD A POP THEN SAW HER FRONT TIRE COME OFF THE VEHICLE AND SHE PULLED OFF THE ROAD ONTO THE RIGHT BEAM. *BF THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SHEARED OFF. THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE ROTOR AND SCRAPES TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BUMPER. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0898-90) UPDATED 02/15/11 *BF

    NHTSA complaint 10381788
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

92 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.

  • DEALER LETTER Jul 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
  • TSB-23-00-004 Apr 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
  • TSB-23-00-001 Apr 24, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight ratin…
  • DEALER LETTER Apr 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
  • TSB-22-54-003 Apr 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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 defective/broken part.
  • TSB-13-42A-002 Jan 29, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
  • TT194 Feb 6, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TTIndex12 Mar 5, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
  • TT193 Jan 15, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT195 Mar 5, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT192 Dec 7, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT191 Nov 1, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT218 Aug 28, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TT217 Jul 22, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TSB-15-54-004 Jul 29, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
  • TT253 Nov 26, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • TSB-19-00-008 Jul 30, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    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.
  • TT237 Feb 26, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
  • MEDICUpdate517 Feb 27, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
  • 137 May 1, 2007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    REPROGRAMMING THE PCM DRIVABILITY OR SENSITIVITY ISSUES CAN BE CORRECTED. *KB
  • 0617001 Jan 1, 2006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM CHECKS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
  • 42A Dec 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DOOR GLASS ALIGNMENT. MITSUBISHI. TECH TALK. *TT
  • 0522003 Oct 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING INSTALLATION. *TT
  • 0523004 Jul 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *TT
  • 0513006 Apr 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    ALTERNATOR FR TERMINAL VOLTAGE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
  • 0513004 Mar 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR COLD ENGINE MISFIRE / HOT SOAK RESTART / ROUGH IDLE. REVISION. *TT
  • 115 Apr 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    UNPRIMED BUMPER FASCIA TRAIL PERIOD. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT
  • 10012002 Oct 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SPECIAL SUNROOF GREASE. *EH
  • 06012004 Jun 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    COLD ENGINE MISFIRE. *EH
  • 10012002 Oct 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    MIL ON HOT ENGINE MISFIRE NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *EH
  • 05012004 May 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TOP LATCH SET SCREWS. *EH
  • 05012004 May 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *EH
  • 09012002 Sep 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CLICKING NOISE AT INSTRUMENT PANEL. *EH
  • 09012002 Sep 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GOOYLEAR TIRE STICKER. *EH
  • 09012002 Sep 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    COLD ENGINE MISFIRE. *EH
  • 88 Nov 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CLOCK SPRING INSTALLATION. MITSUBISHI MOTORS. TECH TALK. VOL. 88. NOV. 2002. *TT
  • 88 Dec 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    HEATED DOOR MIRROR STICKERS. MITSUBISHI MOTORS TECH TALK. VOL. 88. NOV. 2002. *TT
  • 0413003 Mar 1, 2004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR HIGH SPEED MISFIRE, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 - P0306). *TT
  • 0413006 Feb 1, 2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR HOT SOAK RESTART AND ROUGH IDLE CONDITION (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300-P0306). *TT
  • 0314002 Dec 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CORRECTED SPECIFIED ENGINE COOLANT - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
  • 0342A005 Dec 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    THE SUNROOF MAY JUDDER OR VIBRATE DURING OPENING/CLOSING OPERATION. *TT
  • 0355008R Oct 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DEBRIS (SUCH AS LEAVES, ETC.) ENTERING THE FRONT COWL AREA MAY CLOG THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING DRAIN TUBE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING MAY FILL UP WITH CONDENSATION AND OVERFLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR THROUGH THE C…
  • 0355008 Oct 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DEBRIS (SUCH AS LEAVES, ETC) ENTERING THE FRONT COWL AREA MAY CLOG THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING DRAIN TUBE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING MAY FILL UP WITH CONDENSATION AND OVERFLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR THROUGH THE CO…
  • 0355006R Oct 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT PIPE REPLACEMENT. *TT
  • 0342A004 Oct 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AFTER PULLING THE HATCH RELEASE LEVER AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, AIR PRESSURE FROM CLOSING THE DOOR MAY CAUSE THE LIFTGATE TO HALF-LATCH. THE LIFTGATE CAN THEN ONLY BE OPENED BY PULLING THE RELEASE LEVER AGAIN OR USING THE KEY IN THE LIFTGATE LOCK. *TT
  • 0323006 Oct 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER, SURGE, AND/OR VIBRATION (POSSIBLY INTERMITTENT) WHEN DRIVING 35-50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. *TT
  • SC03001 Oct 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    VACUUM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAM LABEL MUST BE CHANGED- SERVICE CAMPAIGN. *TT
  • 0355006 Jul 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT PIPE REPLACEMENT. *TT
  • 89 Dec 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    DOOR MIRRORS/DOOR HANDLES PAINT APPEARANCE. *TT
  • 93 May 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    HEADLIGHT BULB CONNECTORS. *TT
  • 0355005 May 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HIGH-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PARTS AVAILABILITY. INCLUDING 2004 MODELS. *TT
  • 0355002 Mar 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT AND AIR CONDITIONER ECU VOLTAGES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
  • 0317003 Mar 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CORRECTED VACUUM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAMS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
  • 0354007 Jun 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INFORMATION UPDATE (2003 MODELS). *TT
  • 0323004 Apr 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    COLOR VARIATION OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (AFT) USED IN CERTAIN MITSUBISHI VEHICLES. *TT
  • 0313004 Feb 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR HIGH SPEED MISFIRE, SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT AND (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 - P0306). *TT
  • 0354001 Jan 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR HEADLAMP FOGGING. *TT
  • 0313002 Jan 1, 2003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR HOT SOAK RESTART AND ROUGH IDLE CONDITION (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300-P0306). *TT
  • 0242A019 Dec 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SUNROOF JUDDER / LACK OF GREASE. *TT
  • 0242A017 Nov 1, 2002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    WATER LEAK AT DELTA SASH / SIDE MIRROR. *TT
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.