ProblemsByVin File / 2005-MITSUBISHI-ECLIPSE NHTSA data synced 4 days ago

2005 · Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Eclipse problems

1 active recall campaign on file, only 6 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.

Reliability score

8.8 / 10

Limited NHTSA data — only 6 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 1 active recall on file.

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Should you avoid this 2005 Eclipse?

Not enough data for a verdict

Only 6 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Buyer's checklist

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Generated from this 2005 Eclipse's actual NHTSA complaint history — every item points at a documented failure pattern on this exact vehicle, not generic walkaround filler.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2005 Eclipse · electrical Fire

In the morning, I drove this Mitsubishi eclipse 2005 to work(35 miles away from home), it was ok. After work, I drove back to my house, entered our garage, I got off the car, I saw a small fire on the right front lighting place, then I quickly backed my car out of the garage,…

03/10/2014 · at 70,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #10568296.0

2005 Eclipse · wheels Injury

The rims on the 2001 Mitsubishi eclipse dent easily and the tires blow out or lose pressure as a result of normal wear and driving. Normal potholes and bumps are enough to cause damage. I had a blowout yesterday january 15th, 2005. I have previously replaced 2 rims and 3…

01/16/2005 · at 61,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #10106422.0

2005 Eclipse · electrical Fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi eclipse. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, there was a burning odor and a stream of smoke emitting from inside the passenger door. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate…

01/13/2015 · at 100,000 mi · NHTSA ODI #10672074.0

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Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 04V428000 September 1, 2004

Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no

This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

Fix: 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 receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact Mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

Common questions

Is the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?

Limited NHTSA data. Only 6 owner complaints have been filed for the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.

Should you avoid the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Only 6 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.

What's the most common problem on the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Mitsubishi Eclipse has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 6 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.

Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Mitsubishi/Eclipse. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Mitsubishi. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.