2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Good
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
16 -20 City / 24 -28 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
162 -265
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Marina Q
Very roomy for being a two door.
It is a very reliable car and extremely fun to drive. When I drive it I feel safe and I also feel cool. It has the potential to be a very nice looking sport car as well as the potential to be fast. If you want a cool looking car that is reliable and fast, it is the best option.
accountCircle Heather W
Small car that packs a punch.
It handles really well, and drives smooth even during rainy weather. It is a small and compact, but is still very comfortable to drive, even on long rides. It gets great gas mileage for a sporty car. I love the body style and the interior is very easy to clean and keep looking new. Oh and the radio system is great.
accountCircle Magdalena S
Mitsubishi Eclipse short details.
My car is manual. Mainly the complications are easy fixes. If you are in a cold state that gets snow. I don't recommend driving in it. The car is really low which makes it hard to drive. I don't personally take this vehicle out during winter only for the lighter seasons. Such as spring, fall and summer. Mainly the biggest disadvantages is if you mess up the clutch, is your transmission goes with it. So if your looking to learn how to drive manual I suggest a Honda. It's easier to learn and cheaper to fix if you mess up.
accountCircle Lauri B
The car handles great and has a nice sporty design. It may be a compact car but that does not take away from the comfort of the interior. Good gas mileage and fun to drive.
I like the color the interior design and the exterior design. I like the handling of my vehicle and the fact it is a convertible. I love the style of the dashboard and where all the controls are located.
accountCircle john E
Mitsubishi Eclipse was discontinued in 2012. However, they remade it into the Eclipse Cross, but it is totally different.
I particularly like the styling of my Mitsubishi Eclipse... So much so that I've had 3 Eclipse cars since 1998. The current one doesn't have all the bells and whistles of my last one, such as a sunroof. I get compliments on my car. A dislike might be that the transmission had problems in the last one.
accountCircle Claire J
It gets really good gas mileage!.
The car is good on gas. It's also cute and little and is perfect for me. Its is silver. Also it can fit in almost any small parking space.
accountCircle Stacy C
2012 Mitsubishi eclipse | blast from the past.
This is my second Mitsubishi eclipse I have owned. I have had my gs sport for eight years now, and I can attest to its overall reliability. It is stylish and quick with great gas mileage. The rear seats fold down to provide more trunk space, so although the car seems smaller in size, there are ways to get around this. I am able to load two bikes comfortably in back. Overall, I love Mitsubishi products, they are built to last, and maintenance is among the least expensive compared to other brands.
accountCircle Atom B
Its fast and good on gas.
Gas saver. Quiet. Low. Not lots of have or see them. I enjoy the moonroof. I like the backup camera. Its easy to parking find for it.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Robert M
It's a okay car just the blind spot is a deal breaker for me.
Blind spot is really bad like really bad the car is nice looking but I wouldn't buy it because of that reason alone. It's been reliable for sure but does hydroplane a lot for a car with new tires. The back seat is really small but it's a two seater. The interior is really keep plastic but the car itself runs good.
accountCircle Janice M
The car gets great gas mileage and is very smooth.
The car runs fine, slick, the interior is nothing to be impressed with. This is definitely a vehicle for someone with no kids as the car is quite compact.
accountCircle Brandon Z
It is a cheaper sports car.
The car has held up pretty well. I would prefer to not have a more expensive car than I do. The car is cheap to maintain and I would like to keep it that way. Power seats power steering power locks. It gets good gas mileage and has been dependable. I prefer this car over my old ones.
accountCircle Satomi O
Love my car. You will love it.
I do not have any problems. This car is well made, very dependable, very nice color, very nice sharp. It is very comfortable driver seat as well as back seats. It is roomy inside and very nice interior. I do not have any complaints. I do not have any big fixing for this car and I plan to drive this car for awhile.
accountCircle Jae S
Nice and reliable throughout the years, but it's a super douchey looking car.
It has been fairly reliable. Cosmetic issues have been the main issue. The interior of the trunk and the vinyl above the glove box keeps coming off. The seats don't go all the way back and are uncomfortable. It's turn radius is very wide and room is cramped. Those are really the only negatives I have experienced.
accountCircle Courtney W
It is a reliable vehicle. If you invest one you will drive it for many years.
It's a reliable car and comfortable car. It could do better on gas mileage and the bumper tends to drag a little low on the vehicle.
accountCircle Jacquelyn S
Nice looking sports car but not the best.
It is a good car has been durable for a while. Bad vision out of blind spots also no to little truck space. Would prefer to have a 4 door car. The back seats are so tiny that only a child would be comfortable in there. The brand itself has expensive parts.

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 23 MPG 4 Seats
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GS Sport
162 HP 23 MPG 4 Seats
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SE
162 HP 23 MPG 4 Seats
car
GT
265 HP 19 MPG 4 Seats
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2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Reviews

4.23
26 Reviews
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5 stars 58%
4 stars 15%
3 stars 19%
2 stars 8%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Jacquelyn S on April 4, 2021
It's a sports car. It is pretty quick. I like but do not love it.
I don't like how hard it is to see out of it while merging in traffic I would prefer a bigger car as well. There is little to no trunk space in my eclipse. I think the car runs fine gets great gas mileage and has been extremely affordable to maintain.
accountCircle Atom B on April 2, 2021
Its fast and good on gas.
Gas saver. Quiet. Low. Not lots of have or see them. I enjoy the moonroof. I like the backup camera. Its easy to parking find for it.
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Ranks #6 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse has an average owner rating of 4.52 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 8 other Sports Cars.

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2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
4.23

Ranks #2 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #2 of 8 other Sports Cars.

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2012 Ford Mustang
29 MPG
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29 MPG
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28 MPG
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2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse
28 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety