1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

19941996
Complaints
440
Crashes
64
Fires
13
Injuries
31
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0

Worst 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#129 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline

#226 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

Crash-related:20
Fires:1
#323 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Avg mileage:99,667 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
26
complaints
Crashes
20
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,667
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
23
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
115,500
Electrical System:Ignition
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,750
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
15
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
180,075
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
3
Avg Miles
125,000
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,686
Suspension:Front
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
96,833
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
96,000
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 440 NHTSA complaints, 64 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline with 29 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (29 complaints); Air Bags:Frontal (26 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (23 complaints, avg 99,667 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 119,858 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse include 64 crash-related reports, 13 fire reports, 31 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Eclipse reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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