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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  2002 Silver Eclipse GS 2002 - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Jenna - December 24 - 10:00 am

  I love my 2002 Eclipse GS. I love the new body style of the Eclipse because the back seat is bigger and the trunk is a little bigger. My Eclipse has the new sportronic transmission and it is awesome! This car drives so smooth and it hugs the road GREAT! IT also gets great fuel acconomy. The only problem i have had with my car was the clips that hold the trunk cover on breaking and making noise.

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  Good looks can be deceiving - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Lukeser - September 29 - 10:00 am

  The third generation Eclipse is one of the sharpest looking vehicles on the road. Mitsu engineers did a fine job with its lines. They also made a lot of people happy by putting a V6 engine in the top model. This is one of the most affordable sports cars (bang for your buck) on the market.

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  Fun to drive if you like slow cars - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Andy - June 24 - 12:43 pm

  Ever get behind the wheel of a 99 GTP? No? Okay then you dont know where Im coming from. This car is fun to drive yet unresponsive if you didnt break it in right. Great car, Id recommend it to anyone. Reliability is top notch!

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  Unreliable Transmission - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Santha Perian - June 9 - 1:16 pm

  I bought this car brand new on 2001 valentines day. Drove 80K and sold it in 2007. Positive: fun to drive, stylish, V6 is really powerful. Negative: after 10K miles the heat wont work immediately (take 30 mins. This is bad during winter, especially living in NY), transmission problem after 75K (Costs $1200-$3500 depending upon the type of mechanic and new/old part used), there are minor electrical problems, mainly the headlight wont work every 6 months. The power steering takes larger curve. I could never make a smooth U turn in the last 7 years - it was always broken U turn.

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  My GS - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By SBH - May 2 - 10:00 am

  The sticker said 22/30 MPG. I get 29 around town and around 35 MPG on long trips. That combined with a 16 gallon tank makes for long legs. This car has a great ride on long trips. Very smooth. You have to gas it a little more from the stoplight when the AC is running but that is to be expected with a 2.4L. However, the power band is rather surprising in 2nd and 3rd in between 2,000 and 3,000 RPM.

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  My lil blue eclipse - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Babygirl3482 - April 25 - 10:00 am

  I definately like this car but when I first got it, it had alot of problems such as my spark plugs going every week and needing to get them replaced, the battery went after 18 months along with the brakes and my two front tires. Besides that its pretty reliable, it hasnt broken down on me yet...

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  Spoiled Corn - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Cynara - April 12 - 2:00 am

  My experience with my Eclipse has been absolutely wonderful! Its a wonderful car look wise , performance wise, oh my just everything about it is absolutely awsome! I cant go anywhere without getting awsome complements on it.

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  Mitsubishi Eclipse Gt - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By joyfully - January 31 - 10:00 am

  I have driven my mitsubishi eclipse for 3 years and the only trouble was with the rims aluminum (soft)occasional flat tire from road irregularities

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  Great Car - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By mitsubishiGTdriver - December 28 - 10:00 am

  I have had this car for 3 years and bought it with 73,000 miles on it. It now has 148,000 miles on it. The v6 is torquey but still good on fuel. The manual transmission shifts smooth but has a direct feel. It leans a bit more than Id like in sharper turns but never feels unsafe. Ive never had to do any major repairs to this car. Only thing that broke was the EGR solenoid. A $40 part from the dealer. Very fun to drive and easy to to long trips in. I drive it 100 miles round trip everyday. I average about 28.5 mpg.

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  2001 Eclipse GT - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Jason - October 4 - 9:26 am

  Bought this car when I joined the Air Force and it has been very reliable. I have driving across country three times and have never had a problem. The only down fall is that the car takes premium fuel only and it costs me 50 dollars to fill up. Was very easy to find performance parts for, and the car handles them very well.