Car financing: 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.1 to 11.5 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
- 10.1 to 11.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2003 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.
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Premium gas | Regular gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.7 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.3 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.1 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.4 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 237.5 g/km | 263 g/km | 267.3 g/km | 269.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.66 | $19.60 | $17.67 | $20.13 |
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 3.0 L | 2.4 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| 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$2,875 | US$3,900 | US$3,250 | US$4,000 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,132 | $3,920 | $3,534 | $4,026 |
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 2003 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 151 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (39), power train (22) and air bags (14). 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. |
| 03V442000 | 2003-11-04 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page puts the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Owners filed 151 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure, power train and air bags; have those parts checked.
What the figures tell you
It is powered by the 2.4L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
A combined rating of 10.1 L/100 km works out to about 30 litres per 300 km. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $156.60. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,875 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who rents the Eclipse
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Room inside
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. The trunk holds 481 litres by the EPA's count: a family's bags for a long weekend.
Drive it on your own roads
Drive the Eclipse on your commute before you commit to it. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Eclipse answers the big questions. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Picking a year and a trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$2,875 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.66 in fuel.
Send a request
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse from us first.
Ask us about the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,875 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3132.00.
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.