FaultScore

FaultScore report

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems

Owners have filed 83 complaints about the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse with NHTSA between 2010 and 2026. The largest single group is the brakes. Across this model's run it ranks 13 of 17 worst.

C

FaultScore 48/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse.

How this is worked out

The numbers

83

Complaints

13

Crashes reported

0

Fires reported

5

Injuries reported

73,823 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

14%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

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.

Complaint volume 27 vs 50 Severity 100 vs 50 Early failure 24 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 27
Against the median year of the Mitsubishi Eclipse. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
21.7% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 24
14% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2008 compares with every other Mitsubishi Eclipse

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Brakes 58 69.9%

7 crashes, 0 fires · median 70,000 mi

Airbags 6 7.2%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 82,500 mi

Other & Unspecified 3 3.6%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 64,000 mi

Electrical System 3 3.6%

Median failure at 104,500 miles

Doors, Latches & Locks 2 2.4%

Median failure at 20,000 miles

Acceleration & Cruise Control 2 2.4%

Median failure at 95,000 miles

Transmission & Drivetrain 2 2.4%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 100,000 mi

Engine & Cooling 2 2.4%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 121,000 mi

Stability & Traction Control 1 1.2%

Median failure at 68,000 miles

Seat Belts 1 1.2%

Median failure at 20,000 miles

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 1 1.2%

Median failure at 97,000 miles

Suspension 1 1.2%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 81,000 mi

Body & Structure 1 1.2%

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

10,000 – 24,999 miles 4 6.9%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 10 17.2%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 15 25.9%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 16 27.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 11 19.0%
150,000+ miles 2 3.4%

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.

May 2010 peak 9 May 2026

Recalls on the 2008 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.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2015219 4,573 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.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

at 160,000 miles Bennettsville, SC Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, for unknown reasons, he veered off the road, traveled over a hill, and crashed into a dirt pile. The steering wheel air bag failed to deploy. The contact had previously unplugged, the passenger seat air bag. The air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated. After the crash, the curtain and driver's seat air bag were deployed. The contact noticed the passenger's side rear tire was low and had a slash in the side wall. The contact sustained whiplash and pain, and medical attention was provided. The vehicle was towed to his residence. There was no reported fire or police report. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided.  The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

NHTSA complaint #11590989 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 160,000 miles Bennettsville, SC Crash 1 injured

ENGINE

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, for unknown reasons, he veered off the road, traveled over a hill, and crashed into a dirt pile. The steering wheel air bag failed to deploy. The contact had previously unplugged, the passenger seat air bag. The air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated. After the crash, the curtain and driver's seat air bag were deployed. The contact noticed the passenger's side rear tire was low and had a slash in the side wall. The contact sustained whiplash and pain, and medical attention was provided. The vehicle was towed to his residence. There was no reported fire or police report. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided.  The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

NHTSA complaint #11590989 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 81,000 miles Dickson City, PA Crash

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE ECLIPSE, SHE TURNED ONTO A SIDE STREET AND THE CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL CAUSING HER TO HIT A PARKED CAR. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE IS SIDEWAYS, I HAVE PICTURES OF THE CAR AFTER THE ACCIDENT. MY INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE CAR. THE POLICE ARE SAYING SHE WAS AT FAULT FOR THE ACCIDENT. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE VIN NUMBER.

NHTSA complaint #11174615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 81,000 miles Dickson City, PA Crash

SUSPENSION

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE ECLIPSE, SHE TURNED ONTO A SIDE STREET AND THE CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL CAUSING HER TO HIT A PARKED CAR. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE IS SIDEWAYS, I HAVE PICTURES OF THE CAR AFTER THE ACCIDENT. MY INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE CAR. THE POLICE ARE SAYING SHE WAS AT FAULT FOR THE ACCIDENT. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE VIN NUMBER.

NHTSA complaint #11174615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 81,000 miles Dickson City, PA Crash

SERVICE BRAKES

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE ECLIPSE, SHE TURNED ONTO A SIDE STREET AND THE CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL CAUSING HER TO HIT A PARKED CAR. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE IS SIDEWAYS, I HAVE PICTURES OF THE CAR AFTER THE ACCIDENT. MY INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE CAR. THE POLICE ARE SAYING SHE WAS AT FAULT FOR THE ACCIDENT. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE VIN NUMBER.

NHTSA complaint #11174615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 118,000 miles Abingdon, VA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK AN ANIMAL AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STRUCK A GUARDRAIL AND THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE LANDING IN AN EMBANKMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON THE DRIVER SIDE. ALL THE OTHER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONTUSION AND SPRAINED WRIST, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS AWAITING APPRAISAL FROM THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE ADJUSTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

NHTSA complaint #10904493 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

Mcdonough, GA

AIR BAGS

Wiring harness for air bag system that is under driver seat severed by normal seat movement

NHTSA complaint #11737358 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 111,000 miles Hot Springs, AR

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH and descending an incline on the road, the contact depressed the brake pedal, and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact used the parking brake to slow down the vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer because the closest dealer was 2 hours away, and the brakes had failed. The contact was aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V337000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact had called the manufacturer and was advised to find a local independent mechanic, and the manufacturer would ship the parts needed to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer had not included a key computer tool to set the ABS system correctly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed about the lack of support. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

NHTSA complaint #11686856 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 160,000 miles Bennettsville, SC Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, for unknown reasons, he veered off the road, traveled over a hill, and crashed into a dirt pile. The steering wheel air bag failed to deploy. The contact had previously unplugged, the passenger seat air bag. The air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated. After the crash, the curtain and driver's seat air bag were deployed. The contact noticed the passenger's side rear tire was low and had a slash in the side wall. The contact sustained whiplash and pain, and medical attention was provided. The vehicle was towed to his residence. There was no reported fire or police report. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided.  The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

NHTSA complaint #11590989 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 160,000 miles Bennettsville, SC Crash 1 injured

ENGINE

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, for unknown reasons, he veered off the road, traveled over a hill, and crashed into a dirt pile. The steering wheel air bag failed to deploy. The contact had previously unplugged, the passenger seat air bag. The air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated. After the crash, the curtain and driver's seat air bag were deployed. The contact noticed the passenger's side rear tire was low and had a slash in the side wall. The contact sustained whiplash and pain, and medical attention was provided. The vehicle was towed to his residence. There was no reported fire or police report. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided.  The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

NHTSA complaint #11590989 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 110,000 miles Hermiston, OR

POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while stopped at an intersection with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated forward inadvertently. The contact had her husband inspect the vehicle and while he attempted to start the vehicle with his foot depressed on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated forward. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

NHTSA complaint #11426532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 110,000 miles Hermiston, OR

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while stopped at an intersection with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated forward inadvertently. The contact had her husband inspect the vehicle and while he attempted to start the vehicle with his foot depressed on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated forward. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

NHTSA complaint #11426532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

San Jacinto, CA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I was driving on I-15 north bound about 06:30pm near the city of Escondido Ca. weather temperature 78°F Incident: Sunroof spontaneously exploded shattering glass. Sunshade visor was closed between vehicles passenger compartment and sunroof.

NHTSA complaint #11426541 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 81,000 miles Dickson City, PA Crash

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE ECLIPSE, SHE TURNED ONTO A SIDE STREET AND THE CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL CAUSING HER TO HIT A PARKED CAR. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE IS SIDEWAYS, I HAVE PICTURES OF THE CAR AFTER THE ACCIDENT. MY INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE CAR. THE POLICE ARE SAYING SHE WAS AT FAULT FOR THE ACCIDENT. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE VIN NUMBER.

NHTSA complaint #11174615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 81,000 miles Dickson City, PA Crash

SUSPENSION

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE ECLIPSE, SHE TURNED ONTO A SIDE STREET AND THE CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL CAUSING HER TO HIT A PARKED CAR. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE IS SIDEWAYS, I HAVE PICTURES OF THE CAR AFTER THE ACCIDENT. MY INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE CAR. THE POLICE ARE SAYING SHE WAS AT FAULT FOR THE ACCIDENT. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE VIN NUMBER.

NHTSA complaint #11174615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 81,000 miles Dickson City, PA Crash

SERVICE BRAKES

MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE ECLIPSE, SHE TURNED ONTO A SIDE STREET AND THE CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL CAUSING HER TO HIT A PARKED CAR. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE IS SIDEWAYS, I HAVE PICTURES OF THE CAR AFTER THE ACCIDENT. MY INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE CAR. THE POLICE ARE SAYING SHE WAS AT FAULT FOR THE ACCIDENT. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE VIN NUMBER.

NHTSA complaint #11174615 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 118,000 miles Gloversville, NY

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) IN JULY OF 2015. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GOLDSTEIN MITSUBISHI (613 NEW LOUDON RD, LATHAM, NY 12110, (518) 690-2500) IN APRIL OF 2016 TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A TEMPORARY REMEDY WAS PERFORMED BECAUSE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERMANENTLY REPAIR THE CORROSION OF THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT. HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN 2016. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH OVER A BUMP OR POTHOLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING SINCE THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED TWO MONTHS AGO. THE CONTACT CALLED GOLDSTEIN MITSUBISHI AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT THE REPAIRS WERE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE OWNER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE BRAKE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 118,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11096676 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 82,000 miles Rockville, MD

ENGINE

THIS CAR IS A 2008 AND I DON'T KNOW IF IT IS A FACTORY ERROR BUT IS ALREADY ASKING FOR THE CATALYZE CONVERTER TO BE CHANGED AND IT ONLY HAS 83,000 MILES. I KNOW BECAUSE IT DIDN'T PASS THE EMISSIONS TEST. THEY ASKED ME TO FIX CODE P0421.

NHTSA complaint #10966701 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fort Pierce, FL

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ISSUE WITH LATCH HOOK.

NHTSA complaint #10965569 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 47,000 miles East Palestine, OH

AIR BAGS

DASH OF MY CAR STARTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE JUST STARTED POPPING APART IT'S COME APART ALL THE WAY UP TO THE RADIO AND NOW MY PASSENGER AIRBAG KEEPS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON.

NHTSA complaint #10944623 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 47,000 miles East Palestine, OH

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

DASH OF MY CAR STARTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE JUST STARTED POPPING APART IT'S COME APART ALL THE WAY UP TO THE RADIO AND NOW MY PASSENGER AIRBAG KEEPS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON.

NHTSA complaint #10944623 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Knoxville, TN

SERVICE BRAKES

MY 2008 ECLIPSE HAD AN OPEN RECALL ON ISSUES WITH ABS FOR OVER A YEAR. AFTER A YEAR I WAS FINALLY NOTIFIED THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE. AFTER MUCH HASSLE DEALING WITH THE LOCAL DEAL I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR REPAIR. THE SERVICE CENTER CLAIMED TO HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER NOW MY CAR IS NO LEAKING BRAKE FLUID FROM THE ABS. I CONTACTED CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD I NEED TO TAKE THE CAR TO A SERVICE CENTER TO BE LOOKED AT. NORMALLY NO ISSUE THAT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP RECENTLY CLOSED AND THE NEXT CLOSEST ONE IS OVER 100 MILES AWAY. AS MY CAR IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID IT HAS BEEN DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I WAS TOLD I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO A SERVICE CENTER TO BE LOOKED AT BUT THEY WOULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT IT WOULD BE FIXED. AS THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH ABS SYSTEM AND AN OPEN RECALL THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLD ME IT WAS NOT THEIR CONCERN ON GETTING THE CAR TO BE FIXED AND IT DID NOT MATTER THAT THERE WERE NO SERVICE CENTERS WHERE I LIVED. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. AS THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED BY THEM AND HAS THEIR NAME I FIND THIS TOTALLY LAUGHABLE. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THIS COMPANY HAS NO CONCERNS FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS AND HAS NO INTENTION OF FIXING AN KNOW ISSUE AS IT IS AN OPEN RECALL.

NHTSA complaint #10926471 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 118,000 miles Abingdon, VA Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK AN ANIMAL AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STRUCK A GUARDRAIL AND THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE LANDING IN AN EMBANKMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON THE DRIVER SIDE. ALL THE OTHER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONTUSION AND SPRAINED WRIST, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS AWAITING APPRAISAL FROM THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE ADJUSTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000.

NHTSA complaint #10904493 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Doraville, GA

SERVICE BRAKES

JULY ,2015 I RECEIVED A RECALL ON MY ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT AND BEFORE I GOT INTO WARRANTY SERVICE. ONE EVENING I WAS ABLE TO STOP MY BRAKES MADE A GRIDDING NOISE AND PUSHED TO FLOOR. I WENT IN IN AND THE BLEED BRAKE AND LET ME GO. AND IT HAPPEN AGAIN AND I WENT IN TO WARRANTY DEPT.. THEY DID THE SAME TIHING. THEY SAID THEY LOOK FOR LEAKS AND TAKE PICURES AND THAT IT.

NHTSA complaint #10895797 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Marrero, LA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 06/21/16

NHTSA complaint #10861658 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 60,000 miles NEW Castle, DE

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED TWICE DUE TO CORROSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #10860089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Roscommon, MI

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A DELAYED RESPONSE AND A VIBRATION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING APPLIED. THE BRAKE PEDAL DID NOT FULLY ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE AIR IN THE BRAKES AND THAT FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS REQUIRED TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). FOR MONTHS, THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO WAIT TO RECEIVE A SECOND NOTIFICATION LETTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #10855151 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Louisville, KY

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA complaint #10854740 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 101,000 miles Camano Island, WA Crash

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), BUT THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.

NHTSA complaint #10854875 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Cleveland, OH

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000(SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY OR PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10845557 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Vienna, VA

SERVICE BRAKES

I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FROM MITSUBISHI MOTORS IN JULY OF 2015. THE NOTICE IS REGARDING A DEFECT WITH THE ANTILOCK BREAKING SYSTEM HYDRAULIC UNIT. THE LETTER SAYS I WILL BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. I HAVE CALLED THE LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY THE PARTS ARE NOT READING I AM STILL ON A WAIT LIST. WHEN OPERATING THE CAR SOMETIMES THE BREAKS GO QUITE FAR DOWN TOWARDS THE FLOOR. IT HAS BEEN TOO LONG TO WAIT FOR THESE PARTS GIVEN THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THE BRAKES.

NHTSA complaint #10840017 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.