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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  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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  2002 eclipse gs 5spd - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By shelbyli - August 23 - 10:00 am

  i bought the car as my first true car out of high school. wanted it for a commuter car to college and was perfect for it. every time my friend get in the car they are amazed to how comfortable it rides i even had one offer to buy my seats for his car. the stereo is great for stock better than most after market. the 5 speed is sporty and shifts the best out of all the manuals i have driven. although a little low in hp the car is still fun to drive and can still smoke a civic. the gas mileage is decent as long as you dont keep the throttle to the floor. i have had no major problems from this car and it still shines like its brand new, makes friends jealous. 96000 and still strong.

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  02 GS, automanual, sun and sound - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By kdavis - March 12 - 10:00 am

  This car cant make up its mind if it wants to be sporty or comfortable.

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  2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Reid - February 26 - 10:26 am

  I been driving my 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS for nearly a year and a half. It has just resently been wrecked and it held up well though the accident, the air bags saved me a lot of pain. This model holds tight to the road and has great control.

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  Great car - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By christopher - January 10 - 1:13 am

  Great car. Bought this car new, had it about 7 1/2 years; car has never had any major repairs, just regular maint. I have never even had a tune up and it has over 150,000 miles. Gets average 25 miles to a gallon; on highway only about 27. Its been a great car.

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  A fun car with minor problems - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By MitsuBenji913 - October 10 - 2:33 am

  I havent had my 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT very long, but I already love it. The car itself looks great, Ive had random people on the street comment on it and often see people watching my car drive away. The inside looks good too, with the leather and design, but the controls could look a little better. Appearance isnt everything but they know that. This car had a lot of power and is a lot of fun to drive. Most other cars are left in the dust, although this does hurt the fuel economy a bit. Its painfully apparent that Mitsubishi does make these cars cheaply, though. The previous owner had to replace the clutch and Ive read about major problems this car has. I still recommend it.

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  great starter - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By crow - September 22 - 2:00 am

  I also own a 2002 acura RSX, as well as my eclipse. I loved the car at first but it needs alot of improvments, compaired to the RSx it has no tork, and alot less comfort. To my surprise I loved the factory radio-sounds great. Has alot of extra room that could have been avoided-after driving the RSX and then geating into my eclipse it is a real ruff ride.

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  pretty awesome! - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By jay215 - August 14 - 8:20 pm

  good and its really a Reliability car!

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  Very Tight Ride - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Happy Consumer - July 16 - 10:00 am

  This is our 2nd Mitsubishi, first was a Diamanta. Got a GT with manual tran (a must to experience the full power of the V-6) and the premium pkg. Love the sport leather seats and dashboard design. Must accept that this is a 2 person car only; back seat is way to small for anyone not in a carseat. Mitsubishi must do something about there lifters; they go bad after 70k (right after you pwr tran runs out) and your tight ride start smoking. You can count on this ask any long term owner of a Mitsubishi. Very Very Very fun to drive!