Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger side air bag deployed independently and shattered the front passenger side window. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the dealer refused to inspect the, stating that the failure was an insurance issue. The contact called the manufacturer and they confirmed the dealer's instruction. The contact stated there was no outside damage to the vehicle that would cause the air bag to deploy without being involved in a crash. The failure mileage was 15,000.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2012 has 8.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Eclipse year, for its age
#343 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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Mitsubishi Eclipse: every year compared
All Eclipse years2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander | 88 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport | 85 | 10 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | 49 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | 45 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 8 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Galant | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Does the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 1, 2012 and the latest on June 1, 2012. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Mitsubishi Eclipse year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mitsubishi Eclipse years have the most complaints?
1995 (314), 2000 (308), 2001 (300). See every Mitsubishi Eclipse year compared.
What should I do if my 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data