2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test

Good

Source IIHS.org

MPG (up to)

16 -20 City / 24 -26 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

162 -263

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Terri V

Comfortable and stylish convertible.

Sporty, convertible, 6 speed, comfortable seats for long trips, Sirius satellite radio, enough trunk space.

Michael W

Very fast car and great gas mileage

Great runner very good gas mileage has a v6 engine and has great excellarstion. Holding its value really well

Carl M

The most beautiful and reliable vehicle I have ever owned.

My Eclipse is 8 years old but it looks like new. I have the convertible & top is very good condition. The color is red rave pearl and I receive many compliments about the car. Over the past eight years I have spent $1500 on repairs plus oil changes and tires.

Dalton M

Features of my 2008 Mitsubishi eclipse gs

The 2008 Mitsubishi eclipse gs like the one that I own comes with many features like a factory high brand sound system with a subwoofer in the rear. It has a 4 cylinder engine.

Cindy B

Great car for performance and looks.

I have not had any problems with my vehicle in the ten years that I have owned it. I have only had to do routine maintenance and put new tires on in one time. It drives great and gets great gas mileage and it is a great looking car. My only problem with it is that my cat loves to use the convertible top as a hammock and I have to use one of those lint rollers on it quite often, but I cannot blame that on the car.

Laura B

It is a convertible and it's got a great sound system.

My vehicle is a convertible and I love it every day in the summer with the top down. I have no complaints about my car.

Olga P

Elegant sport car that gets people's attention

The car doors are a bit heavy. It super fast and elegant. The inside is a bit outdated to today's marks like the radio doesn't say who the artist that is playing is. The seats in the back are pretty uncomfortable if going long distances as well. Overall we love it though and have had it for 11 years!

Emily P

Good car to drive! Some difficulties but nothing you can't handle

Very fun car to drive. I've had it for 2 years and no problems so far. Switches gears very smoothly unlike some cars have a jerk when they do that. Only thing that's a little tough is that the steering wheel is pretty tight and you can feel all the bumps in the road through it but overall I'm happy with my car.

Negative Owner Reviews

Bailey W

Not the best car for reliability or for quality.

I love driving this car, but it is not the most reliable. It seems like I am constantly getting something fixed and it definitely is cheaply made. There are not any features to the car, which makes it very boring. I love the look though. A lot of the inside breaks without a lot of wear and tear. It also sounds horrible when it starts, which I was told is, "what Mitsubishis' do over time. ".

Sydney S

Clear visibility in the front, however a blind spot in the back.

Things I like include the openness on the inside, the small size, and the outside look. Problems I have/had include bad brakes, bad tires, loud exhaust, lurching, driver side door handle sticking, and missing an all functional radio. The seats are comfortable. The steering wheel is comfortable. Speed is great. Temperature works fast. Brake pedal and gas pedal are touchy the way I like it. Overall a nice car.

Maya B

I have a silver two door 2008 Mitsubishi eclipse. It is a hatchback.

They car is very good on gas. However, the brakes are issue. Mitsubishi previously had a recall on the brakes on a particular car. The company replaced them for free, but the brakes still are an issue. I have had to have my brakes fixed a number of times.

Kevin Y

Miss a Beashea eclipse SE is it the best car or is it the worst one?

The vehicle that I own is a Mitsubishi eclipse SE. The Mitsubishi eclipse SE is a powerful car for those who like speed and the ability to make sharp turns and would like to fit in tight spaces. The Mitsubishi eclipse SE has been my most driven car in the past three years. The Mitsubishi eclipse SE is not a car suited for those over the height of six to maybe even 6 feet even. I myself am 6'4' tall and sometimes my knees and hips a lock up while driving the Mitsubishi eclipse SE for long periods of time. So, again if you are a tall individual this vehicle might not be your best option.

Lindsey K

Small but has room for stuff.

The car is very small and short but there is actually quite a bit of room inside. It is super low to the ground however so depending on your age and health, I would make sure that you could get in and out of it.

Angela S

Cute small fast car that will last a while

Lots of things happened with this car. It has stopped many times and I had to get it fixed. I had to get the side view mirror fix because it fell of. It's stopped in the middle of the road. But I still love this car since it's been with me for a while. I have seat covers and little decorations it does need gas more frequently through

Mitsubishi Eclipse Models

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

162 HP 23-23 MPG 4 Seats

260 HP 20-20 MPG 4 Seats

SE-V6

263 HP 22-22 MPG 4 Seats

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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Reviews

4.35

34 Reviews

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5 stars

56%

4 stars

26%

3 stars

15%

2 stars

1 star

Michael W on January 19, 2021

Very fast car and great gas mileage

Great runner very good gas mileage has a v6 engine and has great excellarstion. Holding its value really well

Laura B on October 27, 2020

It is a convertible and it's got a great sound system.

My vehicle is a convertible and I love it every day in the summer with the top down. I have no complaints about my car.

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Ranks #8 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse has an average owner rating of 4.35 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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Ranks #2 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #2 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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26 MPG

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25 MPG

Is The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse A Good Car?

Yes a great vehicle. Good engine reliable and dependable. Gets decent mileage for a sports car. The horsepower is great. The seats are stylish.

Joyce I.

Yes as this is the second Mitsubishi Eclipse that I have had. Only downfall is full coverage insurance is too high on it.

Leah M.

How Reliable Is The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Yes the car is very reliable. No problems encountered since buying the car back in 2009. It only had one owner.

Renee W.

Yes it is reliable. It is easy to park in parking lots & gets good gas mileage. No problems that I know of at this time.

Nate S.

Is The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse A Good Value?

It cost only 21,000 with title and deed. I thought it was an excellent value for what I bought it for.

Kelly S.

The cost of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse when I purchased it was $32,000. I think it is a good value since I have driven it quite a while without major problems.

Eileen G.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse starter location?

Answer: On the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, You'll find the starter located a little bit below the intake manifold and close to the firewall. To replace this part, You'll first want to remove the negative battery cable,...

What's the 2008 mitsubishi eclipse oil type?

Answer: The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse has either a 2.4 L 4Cylinder or a 3.8 L V6 engine that needs SAE 5W-20 synthetic for below 100 F temperatures and 10W-30 for above 100 F temperatures. The capacity for the car iS4.5...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety