Mitsubishi Eclipse

Name: 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Brand: Mitsubishi

EPA MPG: 23 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 23 mpg

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RECALL ALERT: There are 4 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

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Road Test

The Eclipse is eclipsed where it counts the most – in the fun to drive department. And still, it suffers from the traditional tradeoffs many sporting-oriented coupes make: stiff ride, poor visibility, cramped rear seat and awkward access. The V6 powertrain is spirited and polished, but the clutch requires a long reach. Handling is more ordinary than sporty. The rear hatch adds versatility.

2002 Sports cars & Convertibles Reliability

No Data Available

Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2002 Sports cars 4/5-seat Ratings

2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse

$3,050

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2002 Audi TT

$4,325 - $6,500

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2002 BMW 3 Series

$3,475 - $4,650

EPA MPG NA

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2002 Chevrolet Camaro

$3,625 - $8,050

EPA MPG NA

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2002 Ford Mustang

$3,475 - $5,225

EPA MPG NA

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2002 Hyundai Tiburon

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2002 Jaguar XK

$4,250 - $6,550

EPA MPG NA

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2002 Lexus SC

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2002 Mercedes-Benz CL

$4,625 - $5,750

EPA MPG NA

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2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK

$4,175 - $6,975

EPA MPG NA

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2002 Mercury Cougar

$3,300 - $3,525

EPA MPG NA

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2002 Subaru Impreza WRX/STi

$ NA

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2002 Toyota Camry Solara

$3,000 - $4,325

EPA MPG NA

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2002 Volkswagen GTI

$3,575 - $4,350

EPA MPG NA

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2002 Volvo C70

$3,150 - $3,200

EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

2-door hatchback

convertible

2 front, 2 rear

Front

2.4-liter 4 (147 hp)
3-liter V6 (200 hp)
3-liter V6 (210 hp)

5-speed manual
4-speed automatic

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Model History

2006-

Current Generation

While we found the first generation Eclipse to be less than fun to drive, the 2006 redesign eroded any sporting credentials to which the model may have clung. Although the V6 was stronger and quieter than the lackluster four-cylinder, handling lacked agility and the car wasn't fun to drive. A flawed driving position, poor outward visibility, and virtually unusable rear seats were other detriments. Super-long doors make access difficult and the convertible roof creates giant blind spots when it is raised. The Eclipse's last model year was 2012.

2000-2005

2000 Redesign Year

The handsome and sporty-looking Mitsubishi Eclipse was available in a range of performance levels, plus a front-wheel drive convertible. In our testing, we found the coupe was not really fun to drive, though it had all of the faults of a sporty car, including a stiff ride, poor visibility, a cramped rear seat and awkward access.