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2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Recalls, Complaints & Specs

7 safety recalls list the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, and owners have filed 308 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

7
safety recalls
308
owner complaints to NHTSA
14 / 6
complaints citing a crash / fire
20–23
MPG combined (EPA)

7 safety recalls for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 15V338000 Reported 443,442 vehicles potentially affected Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

    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, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005…

    Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners…

  2. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 04V428000 Reported 100,432 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN

    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 dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.

    Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also…

  3. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 01V295001 Reported 25,803 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. The power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering tube with one having a new routing. Owner notification began november 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

  4. Cooling unit and lines (power train)

    NHTSA 01V011001 Reported 277,227 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. Owners who take their…

  5. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 00V225001 Reported 228,294 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.

  6. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 99V333001 Reported 19,179 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment. The battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). Dealers will also inspect the harness. If the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a…

  7. Switch/wiring (visibility) and switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 99V305001 Reported 98,817 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned switch.

308 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse have filed 308 complaints with NHTSA; 14 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 14 injuries and 4 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 77,030 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 66 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the turn signal and headlights failed. The contact stated that the high beam failed to operate correctly”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 8, 2022 · Exterior lighting

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the upper strut tower was severely corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or and independent mechanic for diagnostic te”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 10, 2021 · Suspension

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined20–23 mpg
City / Highway18–20 / 25–28
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classSubcompact Cars
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.4/3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Mitsubishi Eclipse model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Eclipse model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1989 Mitsubishi Eclipse02
1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse546
1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse254
1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse149
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse136
1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse134
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse5307
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse4159
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse3136
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse4129
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse2120
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse7308
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse7209
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse273
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse3124
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse414
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse36
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse499
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse4107
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse171
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse142
2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse01
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse01
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse08

Checking a specific 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse

How do I know if my 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V225001).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Mitsubishi models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.