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2011-2021 · 4 model years

Eclipse Stellar Problems by year

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Eclipse Stellar across 4 model years, and it has 2 recalls. The 2011 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 2014 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the suspension.

Most complaints for its age20111 complaint · 1 recallSee the 2011
Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Stellar complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20210100-C
20200100-C
20142000Body, doors & structureA
20111100Body, doors & structureC

Most common Stellar problems

Eclipse Stellar recalls 2

Latest Stellar complaints

2014 Eclipse StellarBody, doors & structure

The contact owns a 2014 Stellar Eclipse Fifth Wheel Trailer. The contact stated that while in for routine maintenance, it was discovered that the subframe had severe rusting and corrosion which had caused multiple holes in the spring rails of the suspension. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000. Consumer stated there are two identification numbers.*JB

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 11425485
2014 Eclipse StellarSuspension

Every place there was something welded to the I beam the I beam has cracked and broken all the way threw in several places. The leaf spring hangers are leaning sideways and the I beam is actually wrinkled looking. The cross support has also broken loose. The fifth wheel was stationary when these cracks happened with only 1000 lbs or so stored in it. When the fifth wheel is moved the rear axle shifts side to side and makes loud creaking sounds.

Filed Incident Suspension · Unknown or otherNHTSA 10915181
2011 Eclipse StellarSuspensionBody, doors & structure

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 eclipse stellar n/a being hauled by a 2011 ford f-250. The contact stated that the axle became fractured prematurely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the steel that was being used in the frame material was not sufficient for the weight of the vehicle. The dealer made a statement that the steel was inferior and too light and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was unable to be reached. The failure mileage was not available. ...Updated 06/30/16 *bf *cn

Filed Incident Suspension · StructureNHTSA 10865623

Questions about the Eclipse Stellar

Which Eclipse Stellar years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2014 (2), 2011 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2011 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Eclipse Stellar years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2014 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Stellar years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Eclipse Stellar problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (2), suspension (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Eclipse Stellar have?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls across all Eclipse Stellar model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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