How reliable is the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 14,043 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 90%.
Mitsubishi Eclipse reliability by year
How the Mitsubishi Eclipse performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 91.2% | 34,144 km |
| 1994 | 83.3% | — |
| 1995 | 97.7% | — |
| 1996 | 91.6% | — |
| 1997 | 85% | — |
| 1998 | 89.1% | — |
| 2017 | 86.4% | 60,496 km |
| 2018 | 90% | 58,597 km |
| 2019 | 90.8% | 59,331 km |
| 2020 | 90.8% | 58,941 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Mitsubishi Eclipse as a model. The reliability of any individual Mitsubishi Eclipse also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Mitsubishi Eclipse consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 90%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The most common owner-reported issues are: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.7% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.5% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.6% of inspections); A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (0.4% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Mitsubishi Eclipse?
For a typical Mitsubishi Eclipse, owner-reported average mileage works out to about — at 3 years, 58,597 km at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Mitsubishi Eclipse before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.