2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse at about 22 mpg combined (19 city / 27 highway).

Q: How much is a 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse worth?

Comparable 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse listings run roughly $6,400–$11,500, typically around $9,035 (from 14 vehicles).

2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints1

Combined22 mpg

Typical price$9,035

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg

City19 mpg

Highway27 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,033

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse worth?

Low

$6,400

Typical price

$9,035

High

$11,500

From 14 comparable 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,165

Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,700

Total$19,865

Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($9,035) with the same model 5 model-years older ($4,344), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.