2009
Mitsubishi Eclipse

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$26,949

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3dr Cpe Man GS

Starts at

$20,249

20 City / 28 Hwy

MPG

4

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

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3dr Cpe Auto GS

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$21,249

19 City / 26 Hwy

MPG

4

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Gas I4

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Front Wheel Drive

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3dr Cpe Man GT

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$24,149

16 City / 25 Hwy

MPG

4

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

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3dr Cpe Auto GT

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$25,149

16 City / 24 Hwy

MPG

4

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Gas V6

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

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2dr Spyder Man GS

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$25,949

19 City / 26 Hwy

MPG

4

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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2dr Spyder Auto GS

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$26,949

19 City / 26 Hwy

MPG

4

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Gas I4

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Front Wheel Drive

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2dr Spyder Man GT

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$29,149

16 City / 25 Hwy

MPG

4

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Gas V6

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

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2dr Spyder Auto GT

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$30,149

16 City / 24 Hwy

MPG

4

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Gas V6

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

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Notable features

Four-cylinder or V-6

Coupe or convertible

New stability system for GT

The good & the bad

The good

Updated exterior appearance

Convertible styling

Performance potential of GT

Warranty

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Front-wheel-drive layout

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

5 years / 60,000 miles

Corrosion

7 years / 100,000 miles

Powertrain

10 years / 100,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

5 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

Less than 5 years / less than 60,000 miles

Basic

Remainder of original 5 years / 60,000 miles

Dealer certification

123-point inspection

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By CI Native from Peoria, IL

Owns this car

May 20, 2021

Great power, terrible AC & suspension

I have a 2006 Eclipse GT and love it, but it's near the end of its life so I wanted another. I got this 2009 with 80,000 miles. Fantastic car, great acceleration. Supposedly it was "Certified", but in my test drive I noticed the A/C light wouldn't stay on. I asked the dealer to fix it. He said A/C worked, but light did not.

That's wrong. Module was bad. Worse, Mitsubishi discontinued and offered no solution, so I had to get one from a junk yard. Also, Right Rear Strut was improperly installed (dealer's fault, not car), and after a few months the left rear strut was also bad. Not the worst thing that can happen, but it's loud when I hit bumps. Anyway, the exterior design is dated, but the 3.8L engine is still terrific (accelerates very well off the light, even though this car weight 2 tons). That's the primary reason I bought a second one. They discontinued the GT about 10 years ago, but you can get them dirt cheap, however do NOT buy one of the ones with the smaller engines, they have no acceleration and there is no reason to get one. Oh, another thing. My 2006 is orange. Great color, but notorious for having the clear coat peel and bubble (skin disease). It costs over $5k to get it repainted with the same dealer color, and $2,500 to get it painted a stock color, so beware of the orange Eclipses.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 3.0

Performance 5.0

Value 4.0

Exterior 4.0

Reliability 2.0

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By Pam R. from Manchester

Owns this car

October 4, 2020

Great little sports car.

I love my Mitsubishi. The only issue I have is due to its size, its got a lot of blind spots but otherwise its been a great car . It has virtually needed nothing throughout the 70 k miles Ive owned it other than regular maintenance like tires, oil etc. Nice looking, running, dependable car.

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 4.0

Interior 4.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse is available in 2 trim levels:

GS (4 styles)
GT (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?

The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse owners.

Is the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 93.8% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5

Based on 32 reviews

Comfort: 4.4
Interior: 4.3
Performance: 4.7
Value: 4.6
Exterior: 4.8
Reliability: 4.7

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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse