2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Review

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse is a Convertible 2-dr style car measuring 176.80 in length and 52.80 in height. Made in United States, 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 7 trims priced by the manufacturer at 24,007 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. It’s seating 4 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 16.40 gallon. The engine is 2.4L L4 SOHC 16V and uses 20 - 21 of gasoline in the city and 20 - 21 on highways.

Make: Mitsubishi
Model: Eclipse
Trims Available: 7
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Engine: 2.4L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 4
MSRP: $24,007 USD
MPG: 20 - 23 City / 26 - 30 HWY
Tires: 205/55R16
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Mitsubishi Eclipse 2003 Trims

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT Spyder

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 20 - 21 City / 27 - 29 HWY

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS

Engine: 2.4L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 21 - 23 City / 28 - 31 HWY

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS

Engine: 2.4L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 21 - 23 City / 28 - 31 HWY

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 20 - 21 City / 27 - 28 HWY

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 20 - 21 City / 27 - 28 HWY

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Spyder

Engine: 2.4L L4 SOHC 16V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 20 - 23 City / 26 - 30 HWY

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS Spyder

Engine: 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 20 - 21 City / 27 - 29 HWY

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 03V442000 started on /Date(1067922000000-0500)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP PRESSURE. THOSE VEHICLES EXHIBITING HIGHER THAN NORMAL FUEL PUMP PRESSURE WILL RECEIVE FUEL PUMP MODIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 3, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037 OR MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-800-981-0452.

Recall 04V428000 started on /Date(1094011200000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.

Recall 06E026000 started on /Date(1143090000000-0500)/.

Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Recall 06E060000 started on /Date(1151553600000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH

Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

Recall 15V338000 started on /Date(1433217600000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.

Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 20 - 21 miles, which is lower then 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

The 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 5 recalls recorded in our database for 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse is its excellent fuel economy. 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse has a 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V engine and It gets 20 - 21/27 - 29 mpg city/highway.

Mitsubishi All models of 2003

Mitsubishi Diamante

$18,167 - $28,457
20 - 21 City / 27 - 29 HWY
7 Trims
4
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3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Mitsubishi Eclipse

$18,167 - $28,457
20 - 21 City / 27 - 29 HWY
7 Trims
4
true
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Mitsubishi Galant

$18,167 - $28,457
20 - 21 City / 27 - 29 HWY
7 Trims
4
true
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Mitsubishi Lancer

$18,167 - $28,457
20 - 21 City / 27 - 29 HWY
7 Trims
4
true
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Mitsubishi Montero

$18,167 - $28,457
20 - 21 City / 27 - 29 HWY
7 Trims
4
true
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Mitsubishi Montero Sport

$18,167 - $28,457
20 - 21 City / 27 - 29 HWY
7 Trims
4
true
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Mitsubishi Outlander

$18,167 - $28,457
20 - 21 City / 27 - 29 HWY
7 Trims
4
true
3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

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