2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Brakes
Brakes leads by volume: 34 of 49 complaints (69%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (5) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 87 in 2008 to 49 in 2009.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | vs. 2009 Minicompact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,700–4,300 | 2,700–4,100 | 2,700–4,100 | 2,700–4,100 | 2,700–4,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 18–23 | 19–23 | 19–23 | 19–23 | 19–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 16–20 / 24–28 | 16–20 / 24–28 | 16–20 / 24–28 | 16–20 / 24–28 | 16–20 / 24–28 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 386–494 | 386–468 | 386–468 | 386–468 | 386–468 | |
| Complaints filed | 129 | 87 | 49 | 1 | 1 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 19 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Brakes: 34 of 49 NHTSA complaints (69%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse get?
EPA rates it 19–23 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
EPA estimates $2,700–$4,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (8)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars | 16 mpg (low) | 25 mpg | 19 mpg (low) | $4,100 (high) | 468 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S5) | 6 | 3.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Minicompact Cars | 16 mpg (low) | 24 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $4,100 (high) | 468 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minicompact Cars | 19 mpg | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 404 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S4) | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Minicompact Cars | 19 mpg | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 404 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Manual 6-spd | 6 | 3.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 16 mpg (low) | 25 mpg | 19 mpg (low) | $4,100 (high) | 468 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S5) | 6 | 3.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars | 16 mpg (low) | 24 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $4,100 (high) | 468 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S4) | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 19 mpg | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | $2,850 | 404 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Manual 5-spd | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Subcompact Cars | 20 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 386 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 34 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 9 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · Campaign 15V337000 · Jun 2, 2015
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (ABS) unit, one or more of the internal valves may seize. In a braking event that uses the ABS, a seized valve would increase brake pedal travel and reduce braking ability.
Consequence: A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, flush and clean the ABS hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid, free of charge. If the inspection shows that the valves may seize, the ABS unit will be replaced. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-004.