2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -21 City / 28 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
142 -210
Seats
4
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ezra M
Great car, just problems with a/c 7. 5 out of a 10 rating.
Many problems with a/c. Very reliable car. I work as a pizza delivery driver and have been working for almost a year and have had no problems with the car other than the a/c thankfully. Very good car. Pretty decent on gas, it is a little uncomfortable to get in and out of because it is a lower car but other than that I would rate it a 7. 5/10.
accountCircle Heather S
Ode to my eclipse spyder gets.
As a previous owner of a Ford mustang, I like my Mitsubishi eclipse spyder gts convertible even more! This was a purchase I made after my divorce and I have not grown tired of it after 5 years. The only thing I have had done is get new tires put on and that's because I drive it as much as possible. Decent gas mileage. Pretty roomy for a convertible. I get lots of compliments on it. Would definitely buy another one!
accountCircle Diana W
Great car. Last a while. Easy to take care of and maintain.
Problems are needs a new belt and air conditioning is out. Performance is great and it's very reliable and comfortable to drive. Plenty of features has a new touch screen radio in it completely redone interior. Great paint job and absolutely no rust. Smaller car so easier to drive. Great gas mileage as well
accountCircle Anthony H
My Mitsubishi Eclipse 05 is a great car, love it, fast always wanted a Eclipse,
Well my car is currently being fixed, the sensor was the only thing wrong with it, everything works good, it's a old car so must check the oil and water every other day, overall it's a great car, the car runs great it's pretty fast, grey, small don't recommend tall people driving it.
accountCircle Leslie T
My vehicle has a amazing grey color outside of it. The wheel is smooth to drive.
My vehicle is very comfortable. I would really recommend this car to my friends and family. I have had no problems so far with it. This car runs smooth and the features it has are amazing. The speakers work really good. I hope everyone has a chance to drive this smooth and amazing car.
accountCircle Kim S
It is fast and easy to maneuver around turns.
I like the body and it is ease of driving. I do not like that the seat is so low and I am unable to see the front or rear end when parking.
accountCircle James A
It is an inexpensive and dependable car that I enjoy
I've owned 3 of these and it is dependable and relatively low in cost to operate and maintain. It's sporty and has pep.
accountCircle Blanca Williams B
The car has a good motor. It is more of a sports car. Does go fast.
There's nothing wrong with the car. It is just not a family type of car. The car runs good has a good motor.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Joshua S
It is a sports car - it drives fast so expect that it will not get good gas mileage.
I like that my vehicle is a sports car and drives fast. However, it is a 2005 model and has a lot of wear and tear. It is showing its age with needing regular maintenance more often and does not good gas mileage.
accountCircle mary w
Cheaply made, bad gas mileage
Love the sportiness, hate the quality. Had to get new alternator and battery often.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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GS
142 HP 25-25 MPG 4 Seats
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GT
200 HP 24-24 MPG 4 Seats
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GTS
210 HP 25-25 MPG 4 Seats
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2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Reviews

4.40
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accountCircle Leslie T on January 27, 2021
My vehicle has a amazing grey color outside of it. The wheel is smooth to drive.
My vehicle is very comfortable. I would really recommend this car to my friends and family. I have had no problems so far with it. This car runs smooth and the features it has are amazing. The speakers work really good. I hope everyone has a chance to drive this smooth and amazing car.
accountCircle Ezra M on October 30, 2020
Great car, just problems with a/c 7. 5 out of a 10 rating.
Many problems with a/c. Very reliable car. I work as a pizza delivery driver and have been working for almost a year and have had no problems with the car other than the a/c thankfully. Very good car. Pretty decent on gas, it is a little uncomfortable to get in and out of because it is a lower car but other than that I would rate it a 7. 5/10.
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Ranks #6 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse has an average owner rating of 4.40 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 10 other Sports Cars.

1
car
2005 Honda S2000
5
2
car
2005 Nissan 350Z
4.89
6
Tie
car
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
4.4

Ranks #3 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #3 of 11 other Sports Cars.

1
car
2005 Acura RSX
34 MPG
2
Tie
car
2005 Toyota Celica
36 MPG
3
Tie
car
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
28 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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