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Which engine should I swap my 2009 4 cylinder Mitsubishi Eclipse with?
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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Write a reviewStyle, power, and weight mark the latest version of the fourth-generation Eclipse. A styling change appeared in 2006 and turned the Eclipse into a design-award-winning, sleek hatchback coupe. 2009 brings an exterior freshening, with a new black grill and front bumper fascia that follow the 2008 Lancer Evolution design, dual exhausts, and a larger rear spoiler for the GT trim, with a new rear bumper fascia and three new exterior colors added across the line.
The GS coupe comes standard with an underpowered 162-hp, 2.4-liter inline four. The GT gets power from a 3.8-liter V6 that produces 265 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque and has dual exhausts. Transmission choices are a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic for the GS trim and a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic for the GT. Both versions are front-wheel drive.
Weighing in at nearly 3,500 pounds, however, puts the damper on any sports-car agility for this very sporty looking coupe. Further discouraging sports-car athleticism, the Eclipse sits on the same platform as the Galant sedan and the Endeavor SUV. Reviewers fault its SUV-like turning radius, yet they find it provides a reasonable amount of fun in the twisties.
Set up by Mitsubishi for a comfortable ride, the Eclipse provides a satisfactory long-distance touring experience. For 2009, new fabric is used to enhance the cabin's appearance. The front seats are comfortable, but the backseats remain cramped. Overall, the interior features good quality materials and a great optional stereo system. Standard features include air-conditioning, keyless entry, cruise control, and a 50/50-split/folding backseat.
The GS comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, dual-stage front airbags and side-impact airbags, foglights, keyless entry, a tire pressure monitoring system, and other features. The GT kicks it up to 18-inch wheels and adds active stability control, electronic traction control, HID headlamps, and other features. A sunroof and stereo packages are optional.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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by Jesse L
Jul 30, 2022
Great design, love speed and turning! Great value. Good Jul 30, 2022
by NATHAN P
Mar 25, 2015
front wheel drive and gets a lot of attention from the cops not enough power for me needs more space in the back big engine but not enough power for me back seat does not have enough space for three peopleMar 25, 2015
by Richard A
Dec 13, 2012
Cosmetically, this car looks nice. I tinted the windows 35% which really adds a sleek looking element to my coupe. My Eclipse was a Automatic so the power wasn't nearly as good as a manual transmission version but it still had decent torque. The rear spoiler made it easy to lift my trunk open, though the car remote had a auto trunk open button so never really was a factor. I had a yellow Eclipse which is not very common, but the other colors are very cool looking as well.
Being a Coupe, obviously it is not meant for more than 2-3 people at the most. It is also pretty low and awkward to get in and out of the car, so that can be annoying after awhile, especially if your a older person(I'm not). The spoiler in the rear of my model of the eclipse reduced rear visibility when backing out from somewhere. The turning radius leaves a lot to be desired, some turns that bigger trunk's and suv's could make could not be done with my Eclipse. Furthermore, this car is not very reliable in the winter. Its front wheel drive and even discounting that, it doesn't handle well on slippery conditions such as sleet, snow, rain etc... This is definitely a warm weather car. One thing that i encountered during the winter was the check engine light coming on when it got cold. I could go driving the next day in warmer temps and the check engine light would be gone, so there is a strong correlation with cold weather and the check engine light coming on. I'm not sure if it was just my car or all eclipses in general but i bought it brand new and it had this problem. I liked the black upholstery inside the car but the seats are very enclosing and make it hard to grab the seat belts behind you, so you almost have to dislocate your shoulder to grab the belts at times.
In retrospect and conclusion, i would give this car a 6.5 out of 10. It has appeal and speed, but the lack of handling and the lack of comfortable sitting really turned me off to it. This is definitely a car for people that live in warmer states, which i do not(Minnesota lol). If your a Mitsubishi fan, it is a nice look, but you should rather go for the Lancer Evo or other models if your looking for speed and handling.Dec 13, 2012
User rating:
by Jesse L
Jul 30, 2022
Great design, love speed and turning! Great value. Good Jul 30, 2022
by NATHAN P
Mar 25, 2015
front wheel drive and gets a lot of attention from the cops not enough power for me needs more space in the back big engine but not enough power for me back seat does not have enough space for three peopleMar 25, 2015
by Richard A
Dec 13, 2012
Cosmetically, this car looks nice. I tinted the windows 35% which really adds a sleek looking element to my coupe. My Eclipse was a Automatic so the power wasn't nearly as good as a manual transmission version but it still had decent torque. The rear spoiler made it easy to lift my trunk open, though the car remote had a auto trunk open button so never really was a factor. I had a yellow Eclipse which is not very common, but the other colors are very cool looking as well.
Being a Coupe, obviously it is not meant for more than 2-3 people at the most. It is also pretty low and awkward to get in and out of the car, so that can be annoying after awhile, especially if your a older person(I'm not). The spoiler in the rear of my model of the eclipse reduced rear visibility when backing out from somewhere. The turning radius leaves a lot to be desired, some turns that bigger trunk's and suv's could make could not be done with my Eclipse. Furthermore, this car is not very reliable in the winter. Its front wheel drive and even discounting that, it doesn't handle well on slippery conditions such as sleet, snow, rain etc... This is definitely a warm weather car. One thing that i encountered during the winter was the check engine light coming on when it got cold. I could go driving the next day in warmer temps and the check engine light would be gone, so there is a strong correlation with cold weather and the check engine light coming on. I'm not sure if it was just my car or all eclipses in general but i bought it brand new and it had this problem. I liked the black upholstery inside the car but the seats are very enclosing and make it hard to grab the seat belts behind you, so you almost have to dislocate your shoulder to grab the belts at times.
In retrospect and conclusion, i would give this car a 6.5 out of 10. It has appeal and speed, but the lack of handling and the lack of comfortable sitting really turned me off to it. This is definitely a car for people that live in warmer states, which i do not(Minnesota lol). If your a Mitsubishi fan, it is a nice look, but you should rather go for the Lancer Evo or other models if your looking for speed and handling.Dec 13, 2012
by Al Helm A
Oct 07, 2012
what i dislike about the car that it doesn't look nice while its high , it needs to be lower little bet..a car with perfect engine and transmission. don't expect technologies..good istability on road and nice over all control Oct 07, 2012
by Fahad R
Dec 25, 2010
Great car. Good for it's value. Great shark-style appearance. Can use slightly more
pickup, but has an overall nice sound, quick engine, great sound system.
Interesting car to drive, and is well worth your money. Ice blue interior lighting
looks great, and the seats are quite comfortable. If the car had a slightly more
aggressive look, this would have been a 5 star car.Dec 25, 2010
by Faria K
Jan 22, 2010
ok ok ok. sooooo. i absolutely love every single aspect of this
car. the performance is perfect. it makes cool sounds ha. the
quality is amazing. and it's so fun to drive. it's beautifulllll. and
and and i love it <3Jan 22, 2010
by Anonymous
Oct 25, 2009
I think the Eclipse is a underrated car, especially the 4 cylinder. So far our family has owned four within the last 3 years and they were all four cylinders and we've all been impressed with the way they've performed. I think Mitsubishi made certain sacrifices to make vehicle so that it can be purchased by the middle of the road sports car enthusiast.
I'm a car enthusiast and have driven most of the sports cars made and I think this car has taken a little from each sports car out their, notice I didn't say a lot.. I've driven the car to it's limit and it's always done what I've excepted. No it didn't push me back in the seat, but when I test drove the GT it did. But along with that I drove the car on a long strip of curved roads and not many of the cars I've test could not over come the GS Eclipse in other words the cornering was excellent especially the car I drive now, with the manual transmission I was able to downshift and up shift quicker than the automatic which gave me a better feel for the road...
As far as the quality of the vehicle we've never had a problem with all of our cars, not one problem in 4 years.
I think the look is futuristic and a sign of things to come.
As far as the gas mileage it always depended on the way I drove the cars I don't mind less mileage when I want the car to be pushed it's limit. And on highway driving at a steady speed of 65 to 70 mph the car can get 33 mph.
I think the car is very fun and it's always depended on the way I drove it... But I think my latest Eclipse Spyder with the manual transmission and rag top is extremely entertaining with the roof down or up. Oh I forgot something the stereo absolutely rocks. Oct 25, 2009
by Jason L
Oct 06, 2009
amazing handling, great breaking, pretty good acceleration for a 4 cylinder.
no repairs done besides changing oil and filter
perfect styling inside and out
pretty good gas mileage, but i think it could be better, love the size of the gas tank!
extremely fun to driveOct 06, 2009
by Melissa H
Jul 18, 2009
For a Brand New Eclipse I got a great deal! Just know you will spend all day @ a dealer ship to get a good deal!!
& Try to remember to bring an experienced car buyer with you..w/o you may pay way too much!!!Jul 18, 2009
by Tyler A
Aug 03, 2008
I really liked the feel of this car. It had great performance and also had great handling and feel to the tires in corners. The shiftronic was a blast runing through the gears around town it really draws attention to the car, good and bad though. My feeling is that if i had a chance to buy this car i would but i would deff. opt for the gtsAug 03, 2008
by Mike P
Jul 01, 2008
absolutely love this car and it dont cost muchJul 01, 2008
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Where is the fuel pump cut off switch in a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS?
My friend's car will not start now. He wants to take out the GPS the dealership built into it. I think he seems to think that is the problem. He called someone from Mitsubishi and they told him to first cut off the fuel pump switch. I just need some thoughts on what we should do to help fix this problem he is having. I need the location on the vehicle of where the fuel pump cut off switch is.
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Nissan Dealership is showing a yellow Mitsubishi eclipse scroll down reads no accidents, but the first picture on passenger side clearly shows damage. The drivers side is fine. Look at the picture up close you see it is not shadow.
A car listed with no accidents in pictures clearly shows damage. Compare the left side to the right side. Shame! what else is fake about that posting the mileage also. Only 3 pictures total. Rate 1-5 I would give a zero! Not honest.
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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Pricing
Original MSRP
$20,099 to $23,999Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Rockford Fosgate · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 650 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: grocery bag holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 4
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler: wing · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 50-50 split bench
Roof
Sunroof: one-touch
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: premium cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Rockford Fosgate · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 140 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: simulated alloy · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: grocery bag holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 4 · Power adjustments: 6
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 50-50 split bench
Roof
Sunroof: tilt
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 22 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 21 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent