Representative photoEngine repair for a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Engine repair for the 2003 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
- 10.1 to 11.5 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 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse for engine repair
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
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.
Engine repair: how we help
Engine repair for the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your Eclipse and the shop
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The powertrain here is the 2.4L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
How the arrangement works
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
A short checklist
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Small things that help
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter.
One more step
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
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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