2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Recalls on the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Air bags: inflator module
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Exterior lighting
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Exterior lighting
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED…
1 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 104 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse at a glance
- Trims
- GSGTRSSpyder GSSpyder GT
- Engine
- 2.4L 4-Cylinder, 3.0L 6-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd, Automatic 4-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- Coupe
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Owners have filed 104 complaints about the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse with NHTSA, most often about the wheels. There are 4 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 4 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.