2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test

Good

Source IIHS.org

MPG (up to)

16 -19 City / 24 -26 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

162 -265

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Sonya L

It is fast and good on gas.

Good car, very safe and reliable as well. Fast and sturdy also. Good on gas and the engine is good. Not much has went wrong with it besides general maintenance like brakes and battery and changing oil.

Donna M

It is a black n pain in the butt car.

I love it because it is a convertible and shiny red. It is fast and I love driving it. There really is not anything that I dislike about it..

chad w

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT 6 SPEED YELLOW 2009.

I have been very pleased with my Eclipse GT. I have had it for almost 10 years, and it is just about as good as it was when I bought it.

Cheryl S

A joy to drive. Lots of get up and go!

My eclipse is a joy that drive! Tight handling and a lot of get up and go! The only downside is that it uses premium gas, which is kind of pricey.

Lacy T

s**y, sleek ride with amazing sound and performance.

Amazing vehicle. Extremely reliable. Love the v6 has amazing power. Leather, heated front seats are incredible. Love the sound system. I did have to have a whole new front headlight while under warranty luckily. There are some electrical issues with my steering wheel controls but nothing money won't fix.

Monica M

I love it but it has blind spots.

I love it so much, it is reliable, comfortable, nice to sit. The only thing that is bad is that it has a lot of blind spots, it is hard to reverse. But I love that I can put my roof down. Nice light on the dashboard. It has only 2 doors so it is hard to sit in the back but it is ok.

Laura R

No visibility in the rear due to the spoiler.

No mechanical problems yet at 50k miles. It is extremely reliable, fast, handles great! Biggest complaint is very little visibility.

Jay W

Eclipse- overall... Not a bad car!

Lots of blind spots due to back windows and being low to ground. Needs more accessories (back up cam, internet capabilities) . Very reliable, handles well. Good on gas, very sharp looking car. Built in subwoofer. Decent stereo system. Nice interior (seats, speedometers look like a race cars) awesome color.

Negative Owner Reviews

Bonnie P

My car has issues! How to get along with a car with multiple issues.

Bought used. Previous owner had rewired new imported headlamps in--however car company lied and said nothing had been done/changed. Vehicle has electrical issues--sometimes fan will/won't work, same with rear defogger. Cannot lock it because alarm will go off for no reason. Sorry I bought it, but cannot afford another one right now.

MTt S

Great gas mileage, it's a good buy for what the initial price is

Not the softest ride in the world. The car tends to have the same problems every year

Mitsubishi Eclipse Models

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

162 HP 22 MPG 4 Seats

265 HP 19 MPG 4 Seats

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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Reviews

4.40

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5 stars

53%

4 stars

33%

3 stars

13%

2 stars

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Laura R on January 26, 2021

No visibility in the rear due to the spoiler.

No mechanical problems yet at 50k miles. It is extremely reliable, fast, handles great! Biggest complaint is very little visibility.

Carla S on December 29, 2020

The most important thing is to take care of it. I take mine for regular check-ups and oil changes and inspections, and so far have had no problems. Also, treat it with care and don't slam or swing the doors. Invest in a backup camera.

I love my car, it's very good looking and it has never left me on the side of the road. It's fuel economic and gives me a lot of mileage for one tank. It's stylish and makes a good impression. However there is low visibility when I am backing up. Also some parts are kind of cheaply made and a little flimsy. One time I swung open the door but the hinge or something came right off and now I have no door stopped. The air vents are all broken. I don't know how the previous owner treated it but all the vents are broken, and the front radio speakers don't work. Also the bumper looks badly assembled. It came right off after an accident which I don't think should have happened.

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Ranks #5 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse has an average owner rating of 4.46 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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Ranks #2 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #2 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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Is The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse A Good Car?

The 2009 Eclipse is a great vehicle. The perfect vehicle for a single person. It’s great on gas and has plenty of trunk space. This car isn't made for a person with children.

John G.

Yes it is reliable and good on gas. Sporty and stylish, and easy maintenance. I love my car and it’s pretty fast too

Melissa R.

How Reliable Is The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The car is very reliable. I haven't had any issues with this car and I have had it for almost 10 years.

Pamela C.

Yes it’s reliable the only problem is the catalytic converters need to be replaced. That is the only problem

Jade F.

Is The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse A Good Value?

I paid about $22,000 for my and car. I've gotten my money's worth. It’s had been driven all over the country.

Maria P.

Yes I paid 5,000 for it. I feel that was a fair price for the year it is very good clean condition for me

Courtney M.

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