Mitsubishi
Eclipse
Mitsubishi Eclipse: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeMitsubishi
ClassMinicompact car, Subcompact car
Model years (US)2000–2012
New registrations (EU)2000–2009, 2011, 2017–2021, 2023–2024
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Mitsubishi Eclipse – Fourth generation2005–2012
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | DK2A/DK4A |
| Production | 2005–2012 2007–2012 (Spyder) |
| Model years | 2006–2012 2007–2012 (Spyder) |
| Body styles | 3-door liftback coupé 2-door convertible |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Mitsubishi PS platform |
| Engines | 2.4 L 162 hp 4G69 I4 3.8 L 263 hp 6G75 V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic (F4A4B) 5-speed automatic (F5A5A) 5-speed manual (F5M42) 6-speed manual (F6MBA) |
| Wheelbase | 2,576 mm |
| Length | 2006–08: 4,564 mm 2009–2011: 4,583 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 2006–2010: 1,359 mm 2006–2010 Spyder: 1,382 mm 2006–2010 GT Spyder: 1,389 mm 2011: 1,351 mm 2011 Spyder: 1,375 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2.4 coupe: 1,485 kg V6 coupe: 1,575 kg 2.4 convertible: 1,575 kg V6 convertible: 1,665 kg |
| Assembly | United States: Normal, Illinois (MMNA) |
Mitsubishi Eclipse – Third generation1999–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | D52A/D53A |
| Production | 1999–2005 |
| Model years | 2000–2005 |
| Body styles | 3-door liftback coupé 2-door convertible |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Chrysler ST-22 platform |
| Engines | 2.4 L 150 hp 4G64 I4 3.0 L 200 hp 6G72 V6 3.0 L 210 hp 6G72 V6 |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous (Eclipse EV Prototype) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Battery | 95 Ah manganese Li-ion |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm |
| Length | 2004–05: 4,491 mm 2000–03: 4,455 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 2001–05 Coupe: 1,311 mm Spyder: 1,341 mm 2000: 1,316 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2.4 coupe: 1,280 kg 2.4 convertible: 1,380 kg V6 coupe: 1,385 kg V6 convertible: 1,470 kg |
| Assembly | United States: Normal, Illinois (MMNA) |
| Designer | Dan Sims (1996) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2012 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2012 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2012 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2006–2010 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2005 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2005 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2012 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km | 11.8–13.8 L/100 km | 8.4–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2012 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–10.7 L/100 km | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 8.1–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2006–2012 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2006–2010 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 9.4–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2000–2005 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2021 | Petrol | 1499 cm³ | 120 kW (163 PS) | 1500–1595 kg | 177–196 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2021 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 2360 cm³ | 72 kW (98 PS) | 1975 kg | 46 g/km (WLTP) | 45 km · 175 Wh/km |
| 2021 | Petrol-electric | 2360 cm³ | 72 kW (98 PS) | 1975 kg | 46 g/km (WLTP) | 45 km · 175 Wh/km |
| 2019–2020 | Diesel | 2268 cm³ | 109 kW (148 PS) | 1720 kg | 194 g/km (WLTP) | – |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Minicompact car, Subcompact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2012 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.4–3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 107 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 142–481 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,124–2,322 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Petrol plug-in hybrid, Petrol-electric, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,499–2,360 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 72–120 kW (98–163 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,500–1,975 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,670 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2012 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2009, 2011, 2017–2021, 2023–2024 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 289 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 252 | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Body and structure | 149 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Airbags | 96 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 90 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Electrical system | 71 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Visibility and wipers | 68 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Tyres | 67 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Engine and cooling | 60 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Lights | 58 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2008, 2011–2012: 1206 complaints, 119 with a crash and 30 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.