Owners have filed 122 complaints
about the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse with NHTSA between 2007 and 2025.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 9 of 17 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 40
Against the median year of the Mitsubishi Eclipse. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
29.5% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 22
13% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2007 compares with every other Mitsubishi Eclipse
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
22.6%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
56.6%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
79.2%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1823.7%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1925.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1722.4%
150,000+ miles
810.5%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Apr 2007peak 11Sep 2025
Recalls on the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
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 seized valve would increase brake pedal travel and reduce braking ability.
Risk: A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
08V454000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 45,988 MY 2005-2007 ENDEAVOR, GALANT, ECLIPSE COUPE, AND MY 2007 ECLIPSE SPYDER VEHICLES. THE BRACKET THAT IS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED DURING A METAL STAMPING PROCESS. THE PROCESS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE METAL TO HAVE A SPLIT IN THE AREA WHERE THE BOLT THAT HOLDS ONE OF THE TWO FUEL TANK STRAPS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED. IN THE EVENT THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO A SEVERE COLLISION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO DROP DOWN, POSSIBLY CAUSING A FUEL LEAK.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
06V414000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE KEY LOCK CABLE WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MAY NOT ALLOW THE CABLE END TO LOCK INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER MECHANISM. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITHOUT THE GEARSHIFT MECHANISM BEING PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Risk: IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
06V334000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE METAL FORMING PART OF THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY STAMPED RESULTING IN THE METAL BECOMING THINNER IN THE CROSS-SECTION THAN SPECIFIED. THIS COULD, OVER TIME, RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE CROSSMEMBER.
Risk: BREAKAGE OF THE CROSSMEMBER MAY ALLOW SEPARATION OF THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 20152194,573 units in Canada
Brakes
On certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the ABS hydraulic unit due to a reaction between the brake fluid and the surface treatment of the internal valves. If this were to occur and the ABS hydraulic unit is activated, one or more of the valves could seize. This could result in longer brake pedal travel and increased stopping distances, which may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will flush and clean the hydraulic unit by replacing the brake fluid with higher grade (DOT4) fluid. If module valve movement is determined to be poor, the ABS hydraulic unit will be replaced.
Recall 20083742,366 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, the bracket that is the anchor point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during the manufacturing process. This may have caused the metal to spilt in the area where the bolt holds the fuel strap to the underside of the vehicle. In the event the tank is full of fuel and the vehicle is involved in a serious collision the bracket could break and the tank could drop down. This situation could result in a fuel leak and the possibility of a fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect and if necessary install a reinforcement cap to the fuel tank bracket.
Recall 200628072 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, the ignition key interlock cable may have been improperly manufactured. This could allow the automatic transmission gear selector lever to be moved out of the PARK position with the key removed from the ignition switch. If the park brake is not applied, and the gear shift lever is moved out of PARK, the vehicle may roll and result in a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the interlock cable.
Recall 200621140 units in Canada
Structure
On certain vehicles, the right rear portion of the front crossmember is under-strength. This could allow the passenger side lower control arm to separate from the crossmember, which may result in a loss of steering control and a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the lower crossmember as necessary.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Manassas, VACrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A POTHOLE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL AND ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES AND BRUISES ON THE STOMACH. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALED BY THE POLICE OFFICER. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND STARTED AN INVESTIGATION. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11278454 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CACrash
STEERING
LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF AFTER FAILURE OF FRONT CROSS MEMBER. VEHICLE WAS ON A CITY STREET UNDER 4 MPH WHEN BUMPED BY ADJACENT CAR IN LEFT FRONT FENDER.
NHTSA complaint #11113422 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CACrash
SUSPENSION
LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF AFTER FAILURE OF FRONT CROSS MEMBER. VEHICLE WAS ON A CITY STREET UNDER 4 MPH WHEN BUMPED BY ADJACENT CAR IN LEFT FRONT FENDER.
NHTSA complaint #11113422 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF AFTER FAILURE OF FRONT CROSS MEMBER. VEHICLE WAS ON A CITY STREET UNDER 4 MPH WHEN BUMPED BY ADJACENT CAR IN LEFT FRONT FENDER.
NHTSA complaint #11113422 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 198,449 milesColfax, WICrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS DRIVING ON A DEAD END STREET AND THE BRAKES WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND I HAD NO STOPPING OR SLOWING DOWN EVEN WITH PUMPING THE BRAKES I HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED A MONTH PRIOR TO THIS BECAUSE THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON RANDOMLY AND THE TECHNICIAN AT MORRIES MAZDA REPORTED TO ME THEY WERE OPERATIONAL.. I ENDED UP HITTING A TREE (MY CHOICES WERE A LINE OF CARS OR A TREE, SO I PICKED THE TREE) WITH THE BRAKE MALFUNCTION AND NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT AROUND 30 PLUS MPH. AND I SUSTAINED INJURIES. WHEN I LOOKED AT THE BRAKES IT APPEARED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE WAS THE ONLY OPERATIONAL BRAKE AS IT WAS THE ONLY ROTOR TO NOT HAVE ACCUMULATED A HIGH AMOUNT OF RUST.
NHTSA complaint #11096541 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 132,958 milesAshland, PACrash
POWER TRAIN
MY CAR WAS STOLEN LAST YEAR BY SOMEONE I KNEW, AND WAS WRECKED. AFTER THE WRECK, MYSELF AND PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE SPOKE TO THE PERSON AND HE SAID THE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BECAUSE THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE AS HE WAS MAKING A TURN AND THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE TIE ROD TO SNAP WHICH PUNCTURED THROUGH THE WHEEL AND OUT THE TIRE. DAMAGE DONE TO THE VEHICLE CONFIRMS THIS, AND I HAVE PICTURES AND DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT THIS CLAIM. CAR WAS LEFT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH ENTIRE FRONT RIGHT SUSPENSION DETACHED, CV SHAFT RIPPED OUT FROM THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION, ENTIRE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY WAS RIPPED OFF, CALIPER, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE HUB, BUT WERE DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE WHEEL ALSO REMAINED INTACT ON THE HUB. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT FRONT END DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER, FENDER, INNER WHEEL HUB SPLASH GUARDS, HEADLIGHT, ETC. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HIS SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK ON IMPACT. CAR WAS TOTALED AND CONSIDERED SALVAGE, BUT I RECONSTRUCTED IT AND HAVE OVER $4,500 INVESTED IN REPAIRS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF THE BRAKES AND LOWER CONTROL ARM WORKED PROPERLY. HE WAS TRAVELING ON A SIDE STREET THROUGH A SMALL TOWN AROUND 11PM ON A CLEAR, WARM NIGHT. NO OTHER MOVING CARS WERE ON THE ROAD AT THE TIME, BUT HE DID SIDE SWIPE SEVERAL PARKED CARS.
NHTSA complaint #10978674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Richlands, NC
SERVICE BRAKES
With my vehicle the brakes go straight to the floor. I took it to the mitsubishi dealership closest to me (Bobmills mitsubishi Jacksonville Nc). When I got there i told them what was going on, and if you bleed the brakes they worked fine for 3 or 4 days but after that the brakes would just go to the floor again. They said they bleed the brakes to replace the fluid and then tested the ABS module for a recall and said it was fine but I had a collapsed brake line in the rear. I replaced all the brake lines on the vehicle and did a complete bleed again to remove any air. The brakes now go all the way to the floor again. I was trying to bleed them just to see if I could get some pressure, but 3 of the lines aren't getting pressure. I decided to check and bleed at the master cylinder, I had plenty of pressure coming out so I know that's good. Then I checked the bleed pressure at the ABS module thats on the recall and I am only getting pressure from the drivers front tire, the other 3 are not giving pressure at all, even if you pump the brakes while they are open. So I know the cylinders in that ABS module are bad. So I called the dealership again and they are refusing to do it because they said they don't work on vehicles that old.
NHTSA complaint #11690570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Junction City, KS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Warning lights turn on then automatically turn off while driving
NHTSA complaint #11652405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbia, SC
SERVICE BRAKES
Brakes consistently fail to hold pressure and are letting go. I purchased this car back in April and the previous owner had no idea of the recall. Did a bit of research and found it's a defect in the system. Once the car fails to hold pressure I have to very rapidly spam the break pedal to get a sliver of pressure so my car can come to a stop. Breaking with little pressure grinds the brakes and doesn't stop the car.
NHTSA complaint #11488426 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Zanesville, OH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN. I received something from the Mitsubishi company in the mail, but did not reply to them because multiple people told me those are scam related. I never had anything checked, and not sure if I have an issue.
NHTSA complaint #11470211 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arlington, TX
SERVICE BRAKES
Dearler did not fix the ABS, only replaced brake fluid. ABS still fails. went back to Mitsubishi and they said they couldnt help me.
NHTSA complaint #11467903 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Indianapolis, IN
SERVICE BRAKES
VEHICLE IS FOR SALE SITTING ON NAPLETON HYUNDAI OF CARMEL'S USED CAR LOT, 4200 EAST 96TH STREET INDIANAPOLIS,IN 46240. I JUST PAID FOR AND SIGNED PAPERWORK FOR AN 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SE, I HAVEN'T TAKEN OWNERSHIP AS FAR A DRIVING IT OFF LOT AFTER PAY/SIGN. CAR FAX WAS SHOWN TO ME B4 SIGNING, IT'S BEEN 2 DAYS AND I HAVEN'T TAKEN OFF LOT YET (FRONT D SIDE CALIPER BRACKET SLIDE/GLIDE PINS ARE SEIZED UP, BRAKE PADS LOCKED ONTO ROTOR. I WILL NOT DRIVE CAR UNTIL DEALER COMPLETES RECALL. I WAS LIED TO ABOUT A COUPLE THINGS SO I'M GOING TO TRY TO BACK OUT OF PURCHASE, THAT'S WHY THE COMPLAINT, I DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM IGNORE RECALL AND SOMEONE ELSE BUYS CAR AND SOMETHING HORRIBLE HAPPENS!!
NHTSA complaint #11375568 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 177,000 milesWadena, MN
SERVICE BRAKES
I HAVE NO BRAKES WHAT SO EVER I HAVE TO PUSH THEM LIKE 10 TIMES BEFORE I HAVE ANY
NHTSA complaint #11355491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 132,000 milesDallas, PA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL LEAKS PROFUSELY WHEN FILLING THE TANK. IT IS IN THE FILLER TUBE NOT THE TANK. IT DRIPS AND PUDDLES UNDER THE CAR INSIDE THE REAR TIRE AND CENTER OF CAR.
NHTSA complaint #11326603 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 81,400 milesTulsa, OK
SEATS
-SEAT BELTS HAVE BECOME DIFFICULT TO USE (STICKY, HARD)...TO PULL OUT TO CONNECT WITH "SNAP". -PLASTIC BASE (AROUND BOTTOM OF SEAT BY FLOOR) BECAME DISTORTED/WARPED, CAUGHT ON BOTTOM OF SEAT WHEN ADJUSTING AND BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #11300323 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 81,450 milesTulsa, OK
POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION CASE LEAKAGE BOTH WHILE PARKED AND WHILE DRIVING
NHTSA complaint #11300318 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 81,400 milesTulsa, OK
SEAT BELTS
-SEAT BELTS HAVE BECOME DIFFICULT TO USE (STICKY, HARD)...TO PULL OUT TO CONNECT WITH "SNAP". -PLASTIC BASE (AROUND BOTTOM OF SEAT BY FLOOR) BECAME DISTORTED/WARPED, CAUGHT ON BOTTOM OF SEAT WHEN ADJUSTING AND BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #11300323 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manassas, VACrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A POTHOLE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL AND ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES AND BRUISES ON THE STOMACH. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALED BY THE POLICE OFFICER. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND STARTED AN INVESTIGATION. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #11278454 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,783 milesSurgoinsville, TN
SERVICE BRAKES
I HAVE EXPERIENCED AT LEAST 5 BRAKE FAILURES WHERE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I HAVE HAD 3 MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENTS AND HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC MULTIPLE TIMES TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. AFTER FINDING OUT ABOUT SAFETY RECALL SR-15-004, I TOOK VEHICLE TO MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIRED ON 6/15/18. THEY FLUSHED OUT THE ABS SYSTEM AND REPLACED DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID WITH DOT 4, RAN ABS SYSTEM TEST AND IT CAME OUT "OK NO REPAIR TO ABS NEEDED AT THIS TIME." SINCE THEN, I HAVE EXPERIENCED 7 MORE BRAKE FAILURES WHERE THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. MY CERTIFIED MECHANIC WAS FINALLY ABLE TO RE-CREATE THE INCIDENT, WHICH SEEMS TO HAPPEN AFTER, NOT DURING, BRAKING OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACES. THE BRAKE PEDAL USUALLY COMES RIGHT BACK UP AFTER A FEW SECONDS OR MINUTES, AND IS FINE UNTIL ANOTHER BRAKING INCIDENT OVER ROUGH ROAD. THERE ARE NO CODES DELIVERED AT ALL DURING THESE INSTANCES. MY MECHANIC AND I BOTH ARE CONVINCED THAT THESE OCCURRENCES ARE RELATED TO THE RECALL PROBLEM OF DETERIORATION INSIDE THE ABS UNIT, AS NO OTHER BRAKE PROBLEMS EXIST. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SEPTEMBER 2016 (MILEAGE 72,563) UNTIL PRESENT (AUGUST 4, 2018, MILEAGE 96,783) AND IS A VERY, VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM!!!
NHTSA complaint #11115719 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CACrash
STEERING
LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF AFTER FAILURE OF FRONT CROSS MEMBER. VEHICLE WAS ON A CITY STREET UNDER 4 MPH WHEN BUMPED BY ADJACENT CAR IN LEFT FRONT FENDER.
NHTSA complaint #11113422 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CACrash
SUSPENSION
LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF AFTER FAILURE OF FRONT CROSS MEMBER. VEHICLE WAS ON A CITY STREET UNDER 4 MPH WHEN BUMPED BY ADJACENT CAR IN LEFT FRONT FENDER.
NHTSA complaint #11113422 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Diego, CACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
LEFT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF AFTER FAILURE OF FRONT CROSS MEMBER. VEHICLE WAS ON A CITY STREET UNDER 4 MPH WHEN BUMPED BY ADJACENT CAR IN LEFT FRONT FENDER.
NHTSA complaint #11113422 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 198,449 milesColfax, WICrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
I WAS DRIVING ON A DEAD END STREET AND THE BRAKES WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND I HAD NO STOPPING OR SLOWING DOWN EVEN WITH PUMPING THE BRAKES I HAD THE BRAKES CHECKED A MONTH PRIOR TO THIS BECAUSE THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHT WOULD COME ON RANDOMLY AND THE TECHNICIAN AT MORRIES MAZDA REPORTED TO ME THEY WERE OPERATIONAL.. I ENDED UP HITTING A TREE (MY CHOICES WERE A LINE OF CARS OR A TREE, SO I PICKED THE TREE) WITH THE BRAKE MALFUNCTION AND NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT AROUND 30 PLUS MPH. AND I SUSTAINED INJURIES. WHEN I LOOKED AT THE BRAKES IT APPEARED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE WAS THE ONLY OPERATIONAL BRAKE AS IT WAS THE ONLY ROTOR TO NOT HAVE ACCUMULATED A HIGH AMOUNT OF RUST.
NHTSA complaint #11096541 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Peachtree City, GA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DASHBOARD FACIA IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE DASHBOARD. I HAVE RECENTLY REPORTED THIS UNDER TRACKING NUMBER 10956954. IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE, AND I AM CONCERNED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG COULD BE HINDERED IN EVENT OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. I AM ATTACHING PHOTOS.
NHTSA complaint #10979940 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 132,958 milesAshland, PACrash
POWER TRAIN
MY CAR WAS STOLEN LAST YEAR BY SOMEONE I KNEW, AND WAS WRECKED. AFTER THE WRECK, MYSELF AND PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE SPOKE TO THE PERSON AND HE SAID THE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BECAUSE THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE AS HE WAS MAKING A TURN AND THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE TIE ROD TO SNAP WHICH PUNCTURED THROUGH THE WHEEL AND OUT THE TIRE. DAMAGE DONE TO THE VEHICLE CONFIRMS THIS, AND I HAVE PICTURES AND DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT THIS CLAIM. CAR WAS LEFT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH ENTIRE FRONT RIGHT SUSPENSION DETACHED, CV SHAFT RIPPED OUT FROM THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION, ENTIRE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY WAS RIPPED OFF, CALIPER, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE HUB, BUT WERE DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE WHEEL ALSO REMAINED INTACT ON THE HUB. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT FRONT END DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER, FENDER, INNER WHEEL HUB SPLASH GUARDS, HEADLIGHT, ETC. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HIS SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK ON IMPACT. CAR WAS TOTALED AND CONSIDERED SALVAGE, BUT I RECONSTRUCTED IT AND HAVE OVER $4,500 INVESTED IN REPAIRS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF THE BRAKES AND LOWER CONTROL ARM WORKED PROPERLY. HE WAS TRAVELING ON A SIDE STREET THROUGH A SMALL TOWN AROUND 11PM ON A CLEAR, WARM NIGHT. NO OTHER MOVING CARS WERE ON THE ROAD AT THE TIME, BUT HE DID SIDE SWIPE SEVERAL PARKED CARS.
NHTSA complaint #10978674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 132,958 milesAshland, PACrash
AIR BAGS
MY CAR WAS STOLEN LAST YEAR BY SOMEONE I KNEW, AND WAS WRECKED. AFTER THE WRECK, MYSELF AND PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE SPOKE TO THE PERSON AND HE SAID THE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BECAUSE THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE AS HE WAS MAKING A TURN AND THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE TIE ROD TO SNAP WHICH PUNCTURED THROUGH THE WHEEL AND OUT THE TIRE. DAMAGE DONE TO THE VEHICLE CONFIRMS THIS, AND I HAVE PICTURES AND DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT THIS CLAIM. CAR WAS LEFT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH ENTIRE FRONT RIGHT SUSPENSION DETACHED, CV SHAFT RIPPED OUT FROM THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION, ENTIRE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY WAS RIPPED OFF, CALIPER, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE HUB, BUT WERE DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE WHEEL ALSO REMAINED INTACT ON THE HUB. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT FRONT END DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER, FENDER, INNER WHEEL HUB SPLASH GUARDS, HEADLIGHT, ETC. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HIS SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK ON IMPACT. CAR WAS TOTALED AND CONSIDERED SALVAGE, BUT I RECONSTRUCTED IT AND HAVE OVER $4,500 INVESTED IN REPAIRS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF THE BRAKES AND LOWER CONTROL ARM WORKED PROPERLY. HE WAS TRAVELING ON A SIDE STREET THROUGH A SMALL TOWN AROUND 11PM ON A CLEAR, WARM NIGHT. NO OTHER MOVING CARS WERE ON THE ROAD AT THE TIME, BUT HE DID SIDE SWIPE SEVERAL PARKED CARS.
NHTSA complaint #10978674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 132,958 milesAshland, PACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
MY CAR WAS STOLEN LAST YEAR BY SOMEONE I KNEW, AND WAS WRECKED. AFTER THE WRECK, MYSELF AND PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE SPOKE TO THE PERSON AND HE SAID THE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BECAUSE THE BRAKES FAILED TO ENGAGE AS HE WAS MAKING A TURN AND THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE TIE ROD TO SNAP WHICH PUNCTURED THROUGH THE WHEEL AND OUT THE TIRE. DAMAGE DONE TO THE VEHICLE CONFIRMS THIS, AND I HAVE PICTURES AND DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT THIS CLAIM. CAR WAS LEFT ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH ENTIRE FRONT RIGHT SUSPENSION DETACHED, CV SHAFT RIPPED OUT FROM THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION, ENTIRE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY WAS RIPPED OFF, CALIPER, BRAKE PADS AND ROTOR REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE HUB, BUT WERE DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE WHEEL ALSO REMAINED INTACT ON THE HUB. THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT FRONT END DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER, FENDER, INNER WHEEL HUB SPLASH GUARDS, HEADLIGHT, ETC. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HIS SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK ON IMPACT. CAR WAS TOTALED AND CONSIDERED SALVAGE, BUT I RECONSTRUCTED IT AND HAVE OVER $4,500 INVESTED IN REPAIRS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED IF THE BRAKES AND LOWER CONTROL ARM WORKED PROPERLY. HE WAS TRAVELING ON A SIDE STREET THROUGH A SMALL TOWN AROUND 11PM ON A CLEAR, WARM NIGHT. NO OTHER MOVING CARS WERE ON THE ROAD AT THE TIME, BUT HE DID SIDE SWIPE SEVERAL PARKED CARS.
NHTSA complaint #10978674 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesStephensport, KY
AIR BAGS
I HAVE A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPES GS. THAT HAS OVER 160,000 MILES. FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS OR EVEN LONGER MY HUSBAND HAS TO PUSH THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH BOARD DOWN WHERE THE AIRBAG IS TO COVER IT BACK. NO, I HAVEN'T TOOK IT TO A DEALER YET, I FIGURE WITH THE WARRANTY OFF OF THE CAR, THE DEALER SHIP WOULD SAY I HAVE TO PAY TO FIX IT. I HAVE NO MONEY TO FIX IT. SO, I'M HOPING THAT SOMEONE WILL READ THIS AND TELL ME THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON IT SO, IT CAN BE FIXED THE RIGHT WAY. I HOPE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG(DASH BOARD) WORKS INCASE OF A ACCIDENT. I'M PLANNING ON CALLING THE DEALER SHIP MONDAY 10/24/2016 TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10918093 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesStephensport, KY
STRUCTURE:BODY
I HAVE A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPES GS. THAT HAS OVER 160,000 MILES. FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS OR EVEN LONGER MY HUSBAND HAS TO PUSH THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH BOARD DOWN WHERE THE AIRBAG IS TO COVER IT BACK. NO, I HAVEN'T TOOK IT TO A DEALER YET, I FIGURE WITH THE WARRANTY OFF OF THE CAR, THE DEALER SHIP WOULD SAY I HAVE TO PAY TO FIX IT. I HAVE NO MONEY TO FIX IT. SO, I'M HOPING THAT SOMEONE WILL READ THIS AND TELL ME THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON IT SO, IT CAN BE FIXED THE RIGHT WAY. I HOPE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG(DASH BOARD) WORKS INCASE OF A ACCIDENT. I'M PLANNING ON CALLING THE DEALER SHIP MONDAY 10/24/2016 TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10918093 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 56,000 milesYucca Valley, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE BRAKE AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000. UPDATED 09/06/16*LJ UPDATED 09/07/16.
NHTSA complaint #10882085 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waipahu, HI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5 YEARS AFTER BUYING VEHICLE, BRAKE PEDAL WOULD SPORADICALLY PUSH ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. TOOK ME 3 YEARS FOR SOMEONE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH SPONGY, WHISTLING BRAKES. ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT HAD GREASE CAKED UNDER IT, AND THE SHOP WOULD NOT LET ME DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE IT WAS TOO DANGEROUS. HAD ABS SYSTEM REPLACED ON MY $, A YEAR LATER A RECALL CAME OUT ON THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT. MITSUBISHI DENIED MY CLAIM FOR REIMBURSEMENT BECAUSE THE PLACE THAT FIXED IT FAILED TO WRITE ON THE FORM THE REASONS I CAME IN TO GET IT FIXED. APPARENTLY I'M GOING TO HAVE AN $800 PART REPLACED FOR NO REASON. FOUND ON NHTSA THE INDICATORS OF A BAD PART AND THE FACT THAT IT IS DOCUMENTED MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON SHOULD BE ENOUGH. ALSO, PASSENGER SIDE DOOR: THE AUTOMATIC LOCK NO LONGER WORKS AND THERE IS NO KEY HOLE ON THAT SIDE; COULD BE A SLIGHT ISSUE BUT IS MORE ANNOYING THAN ANYTHING AND PUTS CAR AT RISK FOR THEFT.
NHTSA complaint #10873509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.