Model year guide

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse at a glance

Combined19–24 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse MPG & running costs

Combined19–24 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,642
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume79 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,208 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,210
Fuel only$18,210
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse vehicles on record

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1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse get?

The 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.