2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 380
- 3 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- WHEELS:RIM
- 93 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 18 reported crashes · 18 injuries · 4 deaths · 13 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,388
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mitsubishi median
+205
median 175 across 37 Mitsubishi records
Vs 1998-2002
+119
median 261 complaints in 700 records
Top component share
34%
Wheels: 128 complaints
What owners report fails — 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- WHEELS:RIM 93
- WHEELS 35
- STRUCTURE 17
- TIRES 15
- STRUCTURE:BODY 14
1 recall on record for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- NHTSA 15V338000 · 2015 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
NHTSA has 380 consumer complaints on record for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is wheels:rim (93 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Owners most often report problems with: wheels:rim (93), wheels (35), structure (17), tires (15). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.