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2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 2, 201515V338000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIf the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V338000
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| Jun 29, 200606E060000 | Exterior lightingLACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH DetailsHide details for campaign 06E060000
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| Mar 23, 200606E026000 | Exterior lightingWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E026000
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| Sep 1, 200404V428000 | Equipment: other labelsTHIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V428000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component104
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 37 | 36 |
| Structure | 20 | 19 |
| Tires | 9 | 9 |
| Power train | 6 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 6 |
| Air bags | 6 | 6 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 5 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 4 |
| Visibility | 4 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 3 |
| Other | 3 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 |
8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder.
Latest reports
- Steering
“The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power inadvertently. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that upon refueling the vehicle, fuel leaked out through the fuel neck due to rust.”
- Structure
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi eclipse. While in park, the contact noticed that there were multiple fractures across the dashboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.”
Other Mitsubishi Eclipse model years
- 20064 recalls99 complaints
- 20053 recalls8 complaints
- 20044 recalls20 complaints
- 20033 recalls151 complaints
- 20022 recalls97 complaints
- 20018 recalls290 complaints
- 20007 recalls311 complaints
All years: 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
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- 2011 Outlander Sport10 recalls30 complaints
- 2004 Endeavor6 recalls182 complaints
- 2006 Raider5 recalls55 complaints
- 2012 i-MiEV6 recalls13 complaints
- 2018 Eclipse Cross2 recalls19 complaints
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recent, 15V338000 (reported June 2, 2015), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls for?
The largest group is exterior lighting, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Wheels is the most-reported component, named in 37 complaints out of 104 filed with NHTSA (36%). Across all complaints, owners reported 11 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.