2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Air bags4
2. Electrical system2
3. Service brakes2
4. Exterior lighting1
5. Structure1
6. Suspension1

Latest complaints

• Jun 14, 2024IL
  Structure › Body · Suspension
  After a recent oil change, they informed me that the cross bar was very rusted and looks very unsafe. Upon further research I was informed there was a recall for this problem. I am the only owner and at this time all maintenance is up to date. Because the car has low mileage, I want to keep the car…

  After a recent oil change, they informed me that the cross bar was very rusted and looks very unsafe. Upon further research I was informed there was a recall for this problem. I am the only owner and at this time all maintenance is up to date. Because the car has low mileage, I want to keep the car so during my research I was informed the part is unavailable. Not sure what to do at this point looking for any suggestions.

• Nov 18, 2019CA109,000 mi
  Air bags

  TL* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the driver and passenger air bags were visibly exposed from the air bag compartment. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

• May 22, 2019CA53,806 mi
  Air bags
  9/16/15 took vehicle to riverside mitsubishi due to the airbag popping out on the passenger side. airbag was replaced and issued resolved. on 1/25/16 had to return the vehicle to riverside mitsubishi due to a bad rattle on the passenger side dash area, the airbag was removed and the screws and…

  9/16/15 took vehicle to riverside mitsubishi due to the airbag popping out on the passenger side. airbag was replaced and issued resolved. on 1/25/16 had to return the vehicle to riverside mitsubishi due to a bad rattle on the passenger side dash area, the airbag was removed and the screws and bolts were re-torqued and reinstalled the airbag. on 4/22/19 took vehicle to auto gallery mitsubishi -murrieta due to the airbag and airbag hatch had again popped out again. The technician at mitsubishi-murrieta said they do not have a technician that can adequately diagnose and fix the problem and the airbag manufacturer was no longer in business. we also contact mitsubishi corporate office and was told the mitsubishi does not manufacture the hatch or dash parts any longer. the vehicle was parked at the mitsubishi -murrieta for 48 hr and requested us to pick up with nothing resolved and no repairs made, along with no paperwork given to us.

• May 31, 2018PA86,000 mi
  Air bags

  Dashboard separation exposing passenger side airbag

• Jan 9, 2017FL27,000 mi
  Electrical system · Service brakes

  TL* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The dealer diagnosed that the ABS failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 27,000.

• Sep 20, 2016CO89,000 mi
  Electrical system · Exterior lighting
  Experiencing a problem with an electronic control units related to headlight outage, causing failure of both front headlights, daytime running lights and hi-beam lights. began with spontaneous yet infrequent hesistation-blinking on/off of driver-side headlamp when nighttime lights first used in…

  Experiencing a problem with an electronic control units related to headlight outage, causing failure of both front headlights, daytime running lights and hi-beam lights. began with spontaneous yet infrequent hesistation-blinking on/off of driver-side headlamp when nighttime lights first used in the evening, especially while vehicle was in motion. this eventually lead increased to total outage of front headlights, running lights and hi-beams which led to unsafe nighttime driving. car was taken to local mitsubishi dealership for repair, where technician informed me that this same issue IS a known recall on other mitsubishi models, but not on the eclipse. that said, my 2012 model IS the final model year for this vehicle to be offered from mitsubishi. the car has less than 90K miles, and yet this electrical failure issue IS not covered under their 100K warranty. --- I now have to pay nearly $1300 to replace both main headlight lamps and both electrical control units, along with wiring between. ----- the verbiage from the recall of the other mitsubishi models: ""the affected vehicles have an electronic control unit that controls the headlights, taillights and windshield wipers," said nhtsa in its recall summary. "Due to a manufacturing error, the voltage inside this ecu may be unstable. unstable voltage could result in intermittent failure of the vehicle's headlights, taillights and wipers. If the headlights and/or windshield wipers fail, the driver could have reduced visibility. If the taillights fail, the vehicle could be less visible. Either condition increases the risk of a crash." (from http://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2010-mitsubishi-lancer-evolution-among-vehicles-recalled-for-lighting-wiper-problem.html)

• Aug 8, 2016KY100,174 mi
  Service brakes

  Brake light and ABS lights are on. after diagnosis at a repair shop with testing system the fault reads ABS hydraulic assembly IS defective. The shop stated that since the car was a 2012 I should contact the mitsubishi dealership to investigate a recall for the ABS unit. the dealership stated that recalls for the ABS unit involved 2006-2009. since this IS a safety feature I feel a complaint IS required.

• Jul 7, 2014VA51,000 miCrash
  Air bags

  I was heading home at approximately 45 mph when a deer jumped in front on my car. My car had frontal impact and the air bags did not deploy. If I was going the actual speed limit which IS 55 mph, the deer could have went through my windshield and where the air bags didn't go off my husband and I could be dead. *js

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10240443This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
• 10235609This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
• 10235608This 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 rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
• 10235606This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
• 10233997This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory Remote Engine Start system for affected vehicles.
• 10233994This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes after a customer complains that the engine will not start while using the remote start system.
• 10211530This 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.
• 10172523This TSB supercedes TSB-09-42A-015, issued October, 2009, to update affected vehicles, add Outlander Sport and add FAST Key case part numbers. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) integrated key case and FAST Key Transmitter case repair kits are now available. If the plastic parts of the key are broken or missing, but the key functions properly, use the appropriate service parts kit instead of replacing the entire key assembly. When replacing only the key case, it is not necessary to program immobilizer, RKE and OSS functions. For integrated RKE keys, once the electronic components are transferred to the new case, the key can be cut to the vehicle's key code.
• 10170853Caution statements regarding the disposal of certain SRS components have been incorrect in the service manuals of affected vehicles. This TSB provides updated caution statements.
• 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
• 10170763The door lock switch rocker button is now available separately. This TSB provides replacement instructions for the affected service manuals.
• 10170694The driver's side central door lock switch rocker button is now available through spare parts. It is no longer necessary to replace the entire switch assembly for a broken switch rocker button. This TSB provides the part number and instructions for installation of a new drivers central door lock switch rocker button.
• 10170107This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170106This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170104This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170103This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170102This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170101This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170100This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170099This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
• 10170097This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170096This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170087This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170086This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170074This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170071This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170070This 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.
• 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10163703This 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.
• 10159665This is a Technical Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides dealers with a basic description of the hands-free systems used in Mitsubishi built vehicles. The bulletin covers components and operation, system layouts showing the differences in Japan built and U.S. built vehicles, diagnostic flow charts, a list of commonly used acronyms and terms, and part numbers. The bulletin also provides a comprehensive Hands-free/FUSE Information Sheet to guide the service writer in getting complete and accurate details from the customer. With this information, dealer personnel can answer questions and conduct an efficient diagnosis to resolve customer concerns as quickly as possible.
• 10159646This is a Technical Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin provides dealers with a basic description of the hands-free systems used in Mitsubishi built vehicles. The bulletin covers components and operation, system layouts showing the differences in Japan built and U.S. built vehicles, diagnostic flow charts, a list of commonly used acronyms and terms, and part numbers. The bulletin also provides a comprehensive Hands-free/FUSE Information Sheet to guide the service writer in getting complete and accurate details from the customer. With this information, dealer personnel can answer questions and conduct an efficient diagnosis to resolve customer concerns as quickly as possible.
• 10152965This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Rear Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals to update the special service tool used in replacement of the Toe Control Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover.
• 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10130468This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.

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