2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Specifications

Specifications

2000 2002 2003 2004 2005

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2000 - 2005
Weight :	3042 lbs \| 1379.828 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2400 cc \| 146.5 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	147 HP (108.192 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	158 Ft-Lbs (214 NM) @ 4000 RPM

V 6
Displacement :	3000 cc \| 183.1 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	195 BHP (143.52 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2-DR.
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :	Not Tested
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E026000
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.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer	AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E060000
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.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AAI MOTORSPORTS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Mfr Report Date	19990405
NHTSA Campaign ID	15V338000
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.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer	MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Mfr Report Date	19990601
NHTSA Campaign ID	04V428000
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.
Notes	THE MANUFACTURER'S PETITION WHICH REQUESTED THAT NHTSA DETERMINE THIS FMVSS NONCOMPLIANCE DOES NOT CREATE AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY WAS PARTIALLY DENIED ON JANUARY 26, 2005. THEREFORE, THIS MANUFACTURER IS OBLIGATED TO CONDUCT AN OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20030611
NHTSA Campaign ID	03V442000
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.
Notes	CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2003 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$45,016
Avg. Home :	$246,300
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.83

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse? A: The 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse has a wheelbase size of 100.80 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse? A: The 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse has a length of 175.40 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse? A: The 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse has a width of 68.90 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse? A: The 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse was a Spyder GTS.

Q: What engines did the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse have? A: The 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 147 HP (108.192 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 158 Ft-Lbs (214 NM) @ 4000 RPM

V 6 (3000 cc | 183.1 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 195 BHP (143.52 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 205 Ft-Lbs (278 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse have? A: The 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.