2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse electrical system problems
20 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires.
What owners wrote
The vehicle was in park, and the key was taken out of the ignition switch. Vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Consumer noticed black smoke and large flames. Undetermined cause. Dealer notified. Please provide further information.
Engine 20 amp fuse pops after driving car for a period of time then cutting off and restarted. If car is driven continuously does not blow fuse. Only after stopping and not letting engine cool down does it blow fuses.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Wheels 75 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints
- Air bags 24 complaints
- Lighting 21 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints