AI Damage2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse: common problems
The maker issued 8 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 8
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd…
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of…
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load…
This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of…
- This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd…
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew…
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
- This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers to inform them Audio Manuals are now available…
This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers to inform them Audio Manuals are now available electronically on MDL beginning with Model Year 2020. As new Model Year manuals become available, they too will be…
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers updating content for the Fuel Supply section of the…
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers updating content for the Fuel Supply section of the affected Service Manuals.
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers instructing them to reprogram the Engine Control…
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers instructing them to reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECU) with countermeasure software to correct issues that may cause No Start or create DTC Codes that causes…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 8 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
NHTSA lists 8 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2021 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.