2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse

$2,995
from
3
listings
$3K–$7K
price range
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Low$2,995
High$6,597
From$2,995
Avg Mileage125,000 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 3 active dealer listings as of

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Trims

All Trims Combined
From$2,995
$3K–$7K
3 listings125,000 avg miles
GS
From$1,990
31 listings|$2K–$13K
GS Sport
From$5,500
14 listings|$6K–$12K
GT
From$2,995
20 listings|$3K–$13K
GTS
From$4,997
5 listings|$5K–$11K
RS
From$3,200
4 listings|$3K–$10K

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Pricing

Price Trend

1 data point
$4,999
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Safety & Reliability

High Concern

The 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse's high safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 316 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
316
Complaints
32
Crashes
8
Fires
Recall Findings
15V3380002015-02-06
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.

If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse has accumulated 316 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with wheels leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Wheels96
02Power Train27
03Air Bags27
04Structure22
05Visibility15
316 total across 1 model years (2001–2001)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Mitsubishi Eclipse Fuel Economy

19–23mpg combined
·
17-20city
·
24-27hwy
·
$1,900-$3,050/yr

With 9 configurations tested, the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse ranges from 19 to 23 MPG combined. That's a 4 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Eclipse - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Eclipse Spyder - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city27 hwy~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Eclipse - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
Eclipse - Manual 5-spd
21mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Eclipse Spyder - Automatic (S4)
21mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
Eclipse - Automatic (S4)
20mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor
Eclipse - Automatic (S4)
20mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city26 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Eclipse Spyder - Manual 5-spd
20mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor
Eclipse Spyder - Automatic (S4)
19mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse

21States

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 21 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2001.

Buying a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse a good car to buy?

The 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is wheels, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Fuel economy ranges from 19 to 23 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $481 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

WHEELS is the number-one complaint area for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, based on 316 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2001 compare to other Mitsubishi Eclipse years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Mitsubishi Eclipse model years. Visit the Mitsubishi Eclipse buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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