Representative photoEngine repair for a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Engine repair for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 12.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse for engine repair
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
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: Engine repair
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For engine work on the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Before the shop sees your Eclipse
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Power comes from the 2.4L 4-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed manual.
What we arrange
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Keep moving meanwhile
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Before the shop starts
Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
Good habits for your car
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Let us know
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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