2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE 5MT
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- Photo: 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT in Satin Meisai Pearl, Front Left, 10-08-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Eclipse 3.8 V6 GT (53150364878) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Eclipse PS Northstar White 01 by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT in Satin Meisai Pearl, Rear Left, 10-08-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mitsubishi Eclipse DK4A 3.8 GT V6 Quick Silver Pearl - rear by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE 5MT is a 162-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,024 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 162 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The Eclipse measures 179.7 inches long on a 101.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,274 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,024 ($36,096 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4-liter SOHC 16-valve MIVEC I4 (4G69) |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 162 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 16-valve MIVEC |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.0 x 100.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronically-controlled sequential multi-point injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.583 (37 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.947 (69 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.379 (97 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.03 (130 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.767 (175 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.63 |
| Final Drive | 3.722 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 17.7 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut with offset coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with coil springs |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 22 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 20 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 40 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Dual-piston |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.6 in ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.3 in solid |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 17-inch |
| Tires Front | 225/50R17 |
| Tires Rear | 225/50R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.7 in |
| Width | 72.2 in |
| Height | 53.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in |
| Front Track | 61.8 in |
| Rear Track | 61.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,274 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2-DR w/SAB).
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 2, 2015 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (ABS) unit, one or more of the internal valves may seize. In a braking event that uses the ABS, a seized valve would increase brake pedal travel and reduce braking ability.
Consequence: A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, flush and clean the ABS hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid, free of charge. If the inspection shows that the valves may seize, the ABS unit will be replaced. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-004.
NHTSA campaign 15V337000
Sep 9, 2008 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 45,988 MY 2005-2007 ENDEAVOR, GALANT, ECLIPSE COUPE, AND MY 2007 ECLIPSE SPYDER VEHICLES. THE BRACKET THAT IS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED DURING A METAL STAMPING PROCESS. THE PROCESS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE METAL TO HAVE A SPLIT IN THE AREA WHERE THE BOLT THAT HOLDS ONE OF THE TWO FUEL TANK STRAPS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED. IN THE EVENT THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO A SEVERE COLLISION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO DROP DOWN, POSSIBLY CAUSING A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK STRAP MOUNTING BRACKET HAS SPLITTING BEYOND A SPECIFIC LIMIT. VEHICLES WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE SPLITTING WILL BE REPAIRED USING A REINFORCEMENT CAP, A SPECIAL STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE, AND A RIVET TO REINFORCE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
NHTSA campaign 08V454000
Oct 31, 2006 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE KEY LOCK CABLE WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MAY NOT ALLOW THE CABLE END TO LOCK INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER MECHANISM. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITHOUT THE GEARSHIFT MECHANISM BEING PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence: IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE IGNITION INTERLOCK CABLE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
NHTSA campaign 06V414000
Sep 6, 2006 · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE METAL FORMING PART OF THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY STAMPED RESULTING IN THE METAL BECOMING THINNER IN THE CROSS-SECTION THAN SPECIFIED. THIS COULD, OVER TIME, RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE CROSSMEMBER.
Consequence: BREAKAGE OF THE CROSSMEMBER MAY ALLOW SEPARATION OF THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CROSSMEMBER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 888-648-7820.
NHTSA campaign 06V334000
107 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2007 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE
Owner Complaints
107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE (15 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Service Brakes | 87 |
| Hydraulic | 13 |
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.