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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Owner complaints (8)
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse (1 crashes reported). Among 24 model years of this model, it ranks #20 for the most complaints (median 71).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse 3 HB FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse 2.4 L Automatic (S4) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Eclipse 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Eclipse 3.8 L Automatic (S5) | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Eclipse Spyder 2.4 L Automatic (S4) | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Eclipse Spyder 3.8 L Automatic (S5) | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.