Overview & Reviews

Only trivial changes are in store for the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Two new exterior colors (Titanium and Flash Blue) are added, as well as a Mitsubishi triple-diamond chrome badge. GS and GT models get illuminated vanity mirrors and a glovebox lamp as standard equipment.

• Distinctive styling, plenty of standard equipment, V6 power in GT trim.

User Reviews:

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  Shes got it where it counts. - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By stonecutter2 - March 1 - 8:13 am

  I owned a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Automatic 4 cylinder for almost 10 years, bought new in Nov. 2001. This car was fun to drive, had great gas mileage, and really was pretty reliable. I will certainly miss my 02 Eclipse, but it was time for something more family friendly. First, the negatives, to get them out of the way (no issues for the first 5 years of ownership - all of this occurred after 5 years): The sunroof was jittery when opening, had to be assisted in popping up, the hatch wouldnt stay up by itself in cold weather, the dashboard cracked on its own, center speaker blew/dry rotted at 7 years, O2 sensor needed replacing and so did the A/C compressor condensor.

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  POOR MANS FERRARI - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By desertsoldier22 - December 2 - 10:00 am

  I purchased this car used w/18,900 mi Previous car was a Dodge Neon, so this was a bit of an upgrade. Gotta love Mitsubishi for all the features they pack in for the price($15998). A Honda Prelude pulled up to me last night thinking it was a badass and when all was said and done I was about 100 ft away from it before I reached 45mph. The tranny takes a little while to get used to because of the short throw but once you do you wont go back. This car hugs the road like slot car and winding country roads are a thrill.

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  2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT (3.0L V6) - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Matt4991 - November 28 - 3:40 pm

  This is a good performance car. I recommend modifications a.s.a.p. otherwise by the time your ready to modify it the car will require heavy maintenance. I love this car, Ive had it nearly 2 years. It started with 68000+ miles, and is now at 86000+. Just this summer the transmission died on me, and I continuously have problems with the brakes. I drive a 4- speed automatic, tiptronic. However, I recommend not using the tiptronic feature, because my friends and I believe that using that may have contributed to the transmission going. In the next 2-3 years I intend to place nearly $13000 on the car (incl. supercharger).

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  not what i expected - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By moon - July 30 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car because it looked sporty but not the sports car price. I was disappointed. The 5-speed is fun to drive, but thats about it. After only a couple of weeks the supports on the trunk lid broke and wouldnt hold it up. Then the rear wheel bushings when bad almost imediately. It sounds like this car isnt too realiable. Not to mention it too 3 months to get the warrenty work done.

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  great mitsu - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By krissie - July 30 - 10:00 am

  this car has great handleing and style.

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  A Great Fun Foundation to build on - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By PCC - June 17 - 2:00 am

  Solid ride, positive feel in the stearing , great responce from sport- tronic shift and automatic trans Good breaking distance, handles snow, water and potholes better than expected.

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  2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Chester - May 2 - 7:16 pm

  I just got my 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT this month (Dec. 2006). Its great. Just had a race against my friends Honda Civic 2007 Si. He thought just because he has a V-Tec and that his car is newer then mine he could beat me on the track. Well he thought wrong I BURNT him. While he was on 60 MPH I was already getting up to 80 MPH. I am adding a turbo charge next week. I love Mitsubishi. My next car will be the Lancer Evolution VIII. Thats when the real fun starts. I will post another comment up here next week on how is the turbo charger is working.

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  Worst car I have ever owned!! Hate, hate, hate it!!! - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By okcowner - February 26 - 6:02 am

  Mitsubishi has lost many sales as people have seen all of the problems that I have had with my car. I have had the car for a little more than four years. The transmission went out around 90K and was very expensive to fix. The air conditioner compressor does not work. The roof leaks and my radio will not work. I had to replace the rims because they ALL cracked. The life of the tires is always short even with regular alignments and balancing. My gear shift broke and is made up of cheap plastic pieces. The dashboard is cracked and rattles when I get above 50 mph. About a year into owning the car, I discovered that when it is cold the car will not shift out of park. Total junk!!!

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  Interior is Shoddy. - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By PvtPart - November 12 - 2:00 am

  Car performs great. However, weve had a lot of problems with the interior. Cigarette plugs pulling out, seatback adjusters giving out, window motors falling apart, ect. Many times we had the car back for warranty work. Not happy at all with it.

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  My NorthStar Pony (keeping the car until I die) - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By topzy - October 1 - 9:00 am

  When I was a junior in high school in 2002 I got this car to impress a girl. I guess it worked since we ended getting engaged (2 years ago we broke up though) Anyways, this car is very reliable. Sure, after owning a car for 9 years its bound to break down sometimes. Thankfully, my dear car has never left me stranded anywhere. What was wrong wit it? Usually after market things I had installed (like the alarm). She is pretty old and replacement parts have been needed. The things that hold the hatch stopped working, so I got them at a junk yard for like $5. The A/C juuuust broke down on me, lol, i used that thing all the time, even in the winter. Dash had to be replaced, thats all.