Overview & Reviews

The 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, based on the Galant sedan platform, was redesigned inside and out last year, and embodies a youthful image and providing a sporty drive. The new year for the Eclipse sees a standard spoiler, tether anchors for child seats and meets LEV emissions standards.

• Bigger engines, intriguing styling, newfound refinement.

• Lots of road noise, low-grade materials, no turbo motor, no all-wheel drive, no ABS on RS and GS.

User Reviews:

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  2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By japanesewerkz - July 26 - 1:27 am

  Bought this car with 130k as a second owner. If your paint is black, it has been recalled. Luckily mine was well taken care off so I was able to use a clay bar and some ultra compund. The rims are also made by chrysler so they will rust. Other than that, this car is mechanically in great shape. It runs perfect, sounds good and just looks sexy. Mine has 152k and has just needed regualar maintainence. If you keep it up to date, then it will run. Ive seen many of these 4 cylinders hit 250k and still run great. Engine mounts and tranny are common things to replace a bit earlier than usual, other than though it runs and wont leave you with an empty pocket. Fuel econ. is decent though.

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  Nice Looking Car - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By ckdtodd - March 4 - 10:00 am

  This car is one of the sharpest looking cars on the road. It handles well and has good acceleration with the 4-cyl and 5-speed. Mine has 25,000 miles on it and I have had no problems. However, the paint on the front of the car is terrible. I have so many chips to the point it needs a new paint job after only 1.5 years!! The interior is of low quality grade materials.(seat fabric, and dash board) Overall, I would go to the Acura RSX for the money. I just may!!

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  Eclipse GT - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Tim Allen - February 20 - 4:10 am

  The torque steer is pretty severe and the handling is a bit soft. The engine and transmission are exceptional.

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  Its OK! - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Fra - July 17 - 6:10 am

  I got my 01 Eclipse because my previous car broke down and I needed a car quickly. I love the body shape, but I am really disappointed with the engine. This car is all appearance and no substance.

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  Overpriced but lots of Fun - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By dr_cadmium - April 3 - 10:00 am

  Over all I love this car. The original price of $25,500 is way to high for what you get. Depriciation is redicules. The Stock RSA tires squeal like crazy and are burned up after 22,000 miles. Brakes squelled from day one until I replaced them with power slots and Stillen semi-metalic brakes. Headlights burn out every few months, sun roof sticks and truck is heavy and sticks.

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  Its a blast - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By BWV565 - March 9 - 10:00 am

  I purchased this car in 10/2000 with ABS, leather seats, sunroof, 4-CD in- dash changer, power drivers seat, fog lights, etc. I have put on 33K miles on the car.

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  Nice Car - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By dcedte - September 20 - 10:00 am

  I have a 2001 Eclipse GT with Sportronic (automatic) transmission. I bought the car new, and now have nearly 53,000 miles on it. The car has been completely reliable thus far. I average about 25+ MPG. Power is good and smooth. Handling is excellent, and still comfortable. The car looks great. I enjoy the "auto- stick" style transmission very much. I compared the Eclipse GT, Accord V6 Coupe, and the Celica GTS when car shopping. My second choice was the Accord, but I liked the Eclipse appearance, handling, and engine performance better. The Accord seemed to have a better quality interior.

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  Its a good sports coupe - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By MYA - April 4 - 12:30 am

  Its a solid built car and very enjoyable to drive. So far I had one problem with power seat but fixed under warranty no problem. The handling is not as agile as Calica or RSX. You should rather cross shop V6 GT to V6 Accord or Solara.

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  Fast and Fun, but FULL of Problems - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Leepoffaith - October 4 - 10:56 pm

  My 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT is good looking and very fun to drive, BUT it is plagued with problems. Ive replaced the oil sensor ($125), had the brakes re-surfaced 4 times (stock rotors are horrible), motor mounts, had to have the heat shield removed because it was making noises, there are rattles all over the car, I have 2 bent rims (each would be $400 from the dealer), the stock tires are junk, the clutch rattles when disengaged in netrual, and the transmission likes to grind for no reason! Not to mention the bearing rattle that everyone has. Do your research! There are many websites out there that will tell you all the problems these cars have. Listen to what they say and then make your own decision

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  Easy ar to own - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By AHG - July 27 - 10:00 am

  After 60K miles this car continues to be trouble free. I have replaced rotors myself at 30K and OEM tires after 58K. I have yet to take it to a dealer except for an alloy fuel cover that dealer replaced when it corroded. This car is under rated. Im 62" and I have headroom and legroom. It handles well, runs smooth and still looks new.