2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

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Complaints
11
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
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Recalls
0

Worst 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems

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

#14 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

Electrical Faults

#32 complaints

Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Airbags
4
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Crashes
1
Fires
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Electrical Faults
2
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Fires
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Brakes
2
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Fires
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Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
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Fires
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Body Structure
1
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Fires
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Suspension Failures
1
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Fires
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2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse — FAQ

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

Is the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 11 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Top reported problems: Airbags (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (2 complaints); Brakes (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 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 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2012 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 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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