2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
US · Minicompact Cars
The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder (SOHC), 3.8L 6-cylinder (SOHC)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder (SOHC), 3.8L 6-cylinder (SOHC) | |
| Displacement | 2.4 L to 3.8 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 to 6 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 4 to 6 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 16 mpg (14.7 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
8 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 9, 2026.
15V337000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (ABS) unit, one or more of the internal valves may seize. In a braking event that uses the ABS, a…
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, flush and clean the ABS hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid, free of charge. If the inspection shows that the valves may seize, the ABS unit will be replaced. The recall began…
Reported June 2, 2015. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 8, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 16, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 8, 2026
Data verified: November 8, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder (SOHC), 3.8L 6-cylinder (SOHC) · FWD
23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) - 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 3.8L 6-cylinder (SOHC), 2.4L 4-cylinder (SOHC) · FWD
23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
Varies by configuration: 2.4L 4-cylinder (SOHC), 3.8L 6-cylinder (SOHC). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Combined fuel economy is 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 9, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.