2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse

10 problems have been reported for the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The following chart shows the 7 most common problems for 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 2 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (2 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Problem Category Number of Problems
  Electrical System
2
  Structure
2
  Latches/locks/linkage
2
  Equipment
1
  Exterior Lighting
1
  Gasoline Fuel System
1
  Wheel
1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse in the United States are 4,641 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Mitsubishi Eclipse owners in the last 18 years is 10, and the age of the vehicle is 18, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

      PPMY Index = 10 / 4,641 / 18 * 1000 = 0.12.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Mitsubishi Eclipse model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse in 2005.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year Number of Problems
  2023
0
  2022
0
  2021
1
  2020
0
  2019
0
  2018
0
  2017
1
  2016
0
  2015
1
  2014
0
  2013
3
  2012
0
  2011
0
  2010
0
  2009
0
  2008
0
  2007
0
  2006
0
  2005
3

📊 Compare the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Mitsubishi Eclipse, the following table can be used to compare the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse with the Mitsubishi Eclipse from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2005 Eclipse is 10 while the average number of problems reported for the 17 model years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 136.

Table 3. Compare the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse with other model years

Model Year Number of Problems
  2012 Eclipse
9
  2011 Eclipse
1
  2010 Eclipse
1
  2009 Eclipse
50
  2008 Eclipse
96
  2007 Eclipse
145
  2006 Eclipse
113
  2005 Eclipse
10
  2004 Eclipse
26
  2003 Eclipse
197
  2002 Eclipse
110
  2001 Eclipse
394
  2000 Eclipse
379
  1999 Eclipse
161
  1998 Eclipse
200
  1997 Eclipse
207
  1996 Eclipse
226


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