Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -23 City / 28 -29 HWY
Horsepower
162 -263
Seats
4
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sheryl L
Cannot beat a fun car to drive.
I have not had problems with my vehicle, it is fun to drive I have owned it since 2006, it is just a all around good ride, it sits low to the ground it is surprisingly a very heavy vehicle, but that is good for me when it snows. The speakers sounds very good they are factory.
accountCircle Van W
This car is amazing and drives on a smooth rail with gas efficient.
It rides like on a rail but smooth handling, I have only had to do regular maintenance the 4yrs I have had her. She's been customized with low profile rims & a fatter backside than the reg. Eclipse gt has, the factory equipped fosgate 6 CD changer with the 10 inch subwoofer in the back is superb.
accountCircle Deborah M
Very solid exterior -2006 Mitsubishi eclipse.
This has been an excellent car. It currently has 254,000 miles and still drives like a new vehicle. Other than routine maintenance, this vehicle only recently needed the catalytic converter, front and rear struts and the valve cover gaskets replaced. The only thing that I believe to be substandard on this vehicle is the turning radius. For this type of vehicle and it is size, the turning radius is more than disappointing.
accountCircle Drew S
The comfort is really nice and relaxing.
Performance is really nice for only being a 4 cylinder vehicle. The comfort is really nice, it feels like I am relaxing while driving. My vehicle came with a complete sound system from Rockford fosgate that sounds amazing, and you can add an extra speaker to improve sound.
accountCircle Liz R
I love my car, but it can be improve in some areas.
I live my car. Is very stylish. Gas expenditure is moderate. It is not too comfortable, but that is normal in that kind of car. I would really like if my car would have a better radio with more type of connections. Other problem is that they don't make that car anymore and if something break is very expensive to fix it. I love my car because it give me confidence.
accountCircle Frank V
It's a convertible coupe. Handles great and is a lot of fun
It's a used car, but even after considering that, a lot of stuff inside the car is falling about: one of the handles inside the door has fallen, the lock for one of the doors feel off. Engine is still good, but there is definite wear going on a car at less than 100k miles
accountCircle Karen W
Everyone should own a Mitsubishi eclipse.
I am very satisfied with the performance of a 4-cylinder car the gas mileage is wonderful performances great parking is easy very low maintenance.
accountCircle Paula D
A great car to have and love
Engine has went out twice but I'm sure that's my fault. I have over 200,000 miles on it and it is still going. The radio did go out on me after the 2nd year but not as bad as the old car issues I had with the Saturn I owned before I got this car. I love my car!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle John M
It is a pretty old car, it is bound to give a couple of problems from general age.
All in all the vehicle runs pretty well. As long as I keep up the routine maintenance on the car it usually does not give me many problems. I think the biggest issue I have ever had was replacing the alternator and doing a patch job on a small hole in the muffler.
accountCircle Sadie R
I love my car, but a new one would be awesome.
The splash shields fell off out of nowhere. Had to get a new starter. Don't like that it's 2 door and has no sunroof. And I like that the gas mileage is good, the trunk stays open by itself only 5 percent of the time. I wish there was cup holders in the back. Or some other useful items in the car.
accountCircle Colton S
It's a fun car to drive and looks good. Except it is kinda falling apart.
The car looks great and is a lot of fun to drive. It also gets good gas mileage. The ladies love it.

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
162 HP 26-26 MPG 4 Seats
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GT
263 HP 24-24 MPG 4 Seats
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2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Reviews

4.39
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5 stars 56%
4 stars 28%
3 stars 17%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Sawyer P on March 12, 2021
My 2006 Mitsubishi eclipse.
I love driving my Mitsubishi eclipse. It feels sporty and handles very well. I have a four cylinder so it's not super fast or has high acceleration. The seating is comfortable although I wouldn't put anyone bigger than a kid in the back seat. The storage space is good. Just enough room to put my golf clubs with the backseat down. Overall it is a very nice car.
accountCircle Van W on February 5, 2021
This car is amazing and drives on a smooth rail with gas efficient.
It rides like on a rail but smooth handling, I have only had to do regular maintenance the 4yrs I have had her. She's been customized with low profile rims & a fatter backside than the reg. Eclipse gt has, the factory equipped fosgate 6 CD changer with the 10 inch subwoofer in the back is superb.

Ranks #9 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse has an average owner rating of 4.39 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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5
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4.73
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4.39

Ranks #3 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #3 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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34 MPG
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30 MPG
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29 MPG

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse fuel pump relay location?

Answer: You will find the fuel pump relay for Your 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse mounted in the passenger side footwell area. It is behind the carpet of the center console below the radio area. A faulty fuel pump relay...

What's the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse fuel filter location?

Answer: The 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse's fuel filter is considered a part of the fuel pump assembly installed in the gas tank. The tank and pump are housed under the rear seating. As part of the pump, the filter is...

What's the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse camshaft position sensor location?

Answer: The crankshaft position sensor on the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.4Can be found underneath the engine, near the timing cover.But what is the importance of a crankshaft position sensor in the first place. Well the...

What's the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.4 Crankshaft position sensor location?

Answer: The 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 4Crankshaft position sensor location is underneath the engine, near the timing cover. You will come across many issues with an engine. A spark plug may come off, causing engine...

What's the 2006 mitsubishi eclipse gt oil type?

Answer: The 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT's 2.4 liter 4Cylinder engine is equipped with 4.5 US quarts of 5W-20 or 5W-30 with a filter. The Eclipse'S3.8 liter 6-cylinder engine holdS4.5 US quarts of the same lubricants...

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Safety & Reliability

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