2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -20 City / 26 -28 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
140 -200
Seats
4
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Brittany F
I love my Mitsubishi eclipse gt.
Really the only problem with my car now is I recently had a child & it is a two door car (sports car). So it is hard to get a car seat in an out of the back seat. But I do love my car. I love the shape of the car, that it is a sports car. It is also a 6 cylinder. So it does have some power to it, which I like. It is also easy to get to the trunk from the inside, because the back seats fold down super easy. Making it super easy to get to the trunk. Or if you need to fit something little larger, the seats being able to fold down really helps with that as well. Also, even though being a 6 cylinder, it does get good gas mileage.
accountCircle Ivy J
For my car to be a 2002, car it has held up all this time.
It is good on gas. It is easy to keep clean. It's good on highway miles. It has lasted for a long time. I love my car.
accountCircle Dustin W
It's best to get yourself the v6 5 speed, any others are junk.
I have the 2002 mitsubishi eclipse gt, v6, 5 speed, it is a very reliable vehicle and very quick. This car has a lot of torque and fun to run around the city. Mine has lambo doors and full body kit with the engine bay painted along with everything else on the engine and interior. I would recommend this car to anybody..
accountCircle Doug L
It is fun to drive and a reliable ride.
It is a sporty convertible that I enjoy driving. Except for an oil leak it has been relatively reliable and I would drive another if I get rid of this one.
accountCircle Karen A
It's a beautiful sports car
I love my car. I've had it for 6 years and I haven't really had any major problems with it. So far I've only had to replace minor things like the battery and whatever. It seems really well built and it seems to be lasting a long time
accountCircle Jessica P
The eclipse gets amazing gas mileage!
The performance is great! I really love the easy handling and the functions. It has great gas mileage. The only problem is that it is not good for long trips since it is a compact car. But other than that it is an amazing car, I love driving it and would recommend this car to anyone.
accountCircle Angela S
The number one best car for anyone.
Runs great. Has amazing gas mileage and seats 4 people comfortably. There is basically no problems with the engine or transmission.
accountCircle Candace C
It's high performance and has great gas mileage
No complaints i love my car its great on gas low maintenance and it drives very well its performance is excellent

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sally P
It is a safe a s reliable vehicle.
It's old. Breaks down. Broken mirror. Headlights go out fast. Breaks are loose. I like the color. I like the size.

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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RS
140 HP 24-24 MPG 4 Seats
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GS
140 HP 24-24 MPG 4 Seats
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GT
200 HP 23-23 MPG 4 Seats
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2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Reviews

4.40
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5 stars 53%
4 stars 40%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 7%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Karen A on January 6, 2021
It's a beautiful sports car
I love my car. I've had it for 6 years and I haven't really had any major problems with it. So far I've only had to replace minor things like the battery and whatever. It seems really well built and it seems to be lasting a long time
accountCircle Jessica P on November 12, 2020
The eclipse gets amazing gas mileage!
The performance is great! I really love the easy handling and the functions. It has great gas mileage. The only problem is that it is not good for long trips since it is a compact car. But other than that it is an amazing car, I love driving it and would recommend this car to anyone.
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Ranks #6 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse has an average owner rating of 4.40 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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2002 Honda S2000
5
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2002 Mazda MX-5 Miata
4.7
6
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2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
4.4

Ranks #3 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #3 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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2002 Acura RSX
33 MPG
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2002 Toyota Celica
36 MPG
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2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
28 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse 3.0 Camshaft position sensor location?

Answer: The 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse 3.0 liter has a camshaft position sensor that can be found at the front of the vehicle undercarriage. It is relatively easy to locate. First, You will need to open the hood, and...

How do i perform the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse alarm reset?

Answer: When the alarm is not working properly in Your 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse the first thing that You should do is try to reset it. Resetting the alarm is pretty straightforward and easy to do here. The frist thing...

What's the 2002 mitsubishi eclipse battery size?

Answer: The battery group size in the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse iS86. Typically the cold cranking amps will be around 525. If You feel You are in need of a replacement battery the symptoms will be rather obvious. Given...
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Safety & Reliability

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