1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse Reviews

There was a small tapping noise during idle, but it was easily fixed with an oil change.

The Check Engine Light is constantly on, but this was due to a broken sensor in the air filter and easily replaced.

This car is fun to drive and also a very good investment if it is maintained well.

It is very small, but it fits two people comfortably in the front seats.

It is very easy to care for and maintain even with little automotive experience.

Left rear caliper failed.

Overall an absolutely great car and very reliable with very little major repair work needing to be done. If you change oil regularly and keep up with scheduled maintenance, this vehicle will last a long time. I have not had any major problems, and the car has so many options for customizing that it's ridiculous! I have the 2.0 gs model with red paint, being a 1994, the car still looks like it is new... 10 years later. Don't drive your car like you're a Mario Andrietti wannabe, and you'll find this car to be one of the greats for an occasional stint and a reliable sports car.

Cracked Header.

Awesome little car. Not over powered, but still room for upgrades. Fun little car to customize and cruise.

The clutch went out and had to get that replaced.

The alternator kept going bad causing the battery to die.

It started leaking oil really badly leaving my garage a mess.

Mind you all of this started happening after I'd put 100k on the car.

This was my first car out of college and I loved it.

In it's old age and high miles it began to spend more and more time in the shop, but I feel I got my use out it.

I would recommend an Eclipse to someone that doesn't require a lot of space for friends to ride. I got away with a lot because people didn't want to cram in my car.

This car is decent on gas mileage,. The dashboard is a little hard to see over, but obviously I adjusted.

I had a really ruff idle for a few weeks when it was really cold out. Plus when shifting into reverse it is really hard to get it into gear sometimes.

I love this car! It had the potential to be really fast, but yet gets you around town as fast or as slow as you want to.

When I got this car, the next week the turning lights were causing the car to shut off. I had to replace the alternator (it went bad because of an oil leak through the cam). A few weeks later, the car slipped into 2nd when I was trying to go into 4th (a very well known problem with this car). The timing belt slipped and blew the head and also bent all of the valves. $900.00.

Then, recently, the starter went out. It was only $50. Right before I bought it, the car had to have the main computer replaced for $700. It also has an oil leak in the oil pan, oil switch, and oil plug. And, the engine mount is bad. Also, the syncronizer is going bad.

The car runs well when it works, which is hardly ever. I have heard that the car has either very many problems, or absolutely none. So, if I were to buy one, I would get a history. And, remember, don't forget to change the timing belt at exactly 60,000 miles. If it is past, ask the previous owner. The head WILL blow. Also, the air compressors go out.

If you are planning on having more than one other person in the car, forget it. Absolutely minimal room in the back.

Other than the cracked head, I have right now nothing..

The interior and exterior have held up great. It's 7 years old and still looks like new.

For a base 95 horse power it has great take off, will keep up for a little bit, but not much on the top end, but hey, it's not made for that..

The second day I had it, went out to get in it and all of the engine coolant was in the driveway due to the dealers failure to tighten the hose clamps. Had it towed to dealer at their expense.

Replaced muffler.

I had the same paint problem as everyone else in 1997... I called the dealer and asked for their regional manager so I could file a complaint and they repainted it for me for free, (whole car). Also, had timing problems so I took it in and we caught the timing belt probably one day before it snapped and destroyed the engine... still cost me $900.00.

I wouldn't buy a Mitsubishi again... they are good cars, but when something does break, it's major. Also, my insurance recently doubled because of the lack of replacement parts...