2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE
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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
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- 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
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The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE is a 162-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $24,699 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 180.4 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 | $24,699 ($34,962 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $25,494 ($36,087 *) |
| Destination Charge | $795 |
| 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 | 4-speed automatic (Sportronic) |
| 1st Gear | 2.842 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.573 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.688 |
| Reverse | 2.214 |
| Final Drive | 4.212 |
| 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 | 18-inch |
| Wheels Rear | 18-inch |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 180.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in |
| Height | 53.2 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 (2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse 3 HB FWD).
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE.
8 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE
Owner Complaints
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
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 2012 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.