AVOIR

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Ownership intelligence · Subcompact Cars · Regular Gasoline
68
Average
High Risk
AVOIR Score out of 100
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Category Scores

Reliability 78
Longevity 76
Maintenance 81
Depreciation 55
Performance 45
Efficiency 41

Reliability & Ownership FAQ

Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?

AVOIR rates the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse's reliability 78/100 — good — from NHTSA recall counts, complaint density, and multi-year defect trends. Its overall AVOIR ownership score is 68/100 (Average).

How long will a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse last?

AVOIR scores the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse's longevity 76/100 (good), estimated from high-mileage survival data and resale-panel evidence of how far these vehicles actually run.

What does it cost to own a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

AVOIR scores the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse on maintenance 81/100 and depreciation 55/100 — higher is better (lower real cost) — plus fuel, insurance and resale in the full breakdown above.

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