Car financing: 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.2 to 12.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.2 to 12.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 267.3 g/km | 269.5 g/km | 283.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.81 | $17.67 | $20.13 | $21.18 |
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,250 | US$4,000 | US$4,225 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,534 | $4,026 | $4,236 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 290 complaints with NHTSA, most often about wheels (112), structure (34) and air bags (32). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V338000 | 2015-06-02 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February... |
| 04V428000 | 2004-09-01 | equipment:other:labels | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. |
| 01V069000 | 2001-03-08 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A BULGE IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSED BY THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS RESULTED IN THINNING OF THE MATERIAL DURING A WELDING OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF FUEL LEAKAGE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse: before you buy
No 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Recalls and complaints
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Under the hood
Its 2.4L 4-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Combined fuel use is 10.2 L/100 km: about 31 litres for 300 km. Every 100 km costs about $15.81 in fuel at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who rents the Eclipse
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Size and space
Being a small car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The EPA measures its luggage space at 481 litres, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
A longer test drive
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the Eclipse first, and buy only if it fits your life. Drive the Eclipse on your commute before you commit to it.
Narrowing it down
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Running costs
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $158.10 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.81 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Send a request
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse from us first.
Ask us about the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Does CarmaCars sell the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3162.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.