Owners have filed 44 complaints
about the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse with NHTSA between 2010 and 2018.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 15 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 — 15
Against the median year of the Mitsubishi Eclipse. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
31.8% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 14
8% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2009 compares with every other Mitsubishi Eclipse
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
28.0%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
624.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
728.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
624.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
312.0%
150,000+ miles
14.0%
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.
Jul 2010peak 8Dec 2018
Recalls on the 2009 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 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.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 118,000 milesHephzibah, GACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
DECEMEBR 23, 2018 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON A FREEWAY, WHERE ALL THE TRAFFIC SUDDENLY CAME TO A STOP FROM 50 MPH. AS I PRESSED MY BREAKS IT WAS AS THOUGH THEY ALMOST DIDN'T WORK CAUSING ME TO STRIKE THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THE ABS LIGHT THEN BECAME LIT, ALL AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED AND THE CAR WAS DETERMINED TOTALED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND I WAS NOT AT FAULT.
NHTSA complaint #11163673 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 44,000 milesMarysvilles, WACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT RESISTANCE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE EXTERIOR DAMAGES TO THE FRONT END AND BUMPER WERE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER STATED MITSUBISHI IS DENYING ANY WRONG DOING ON ISSUE. UPDATED 6/6/18
NHTSA complaint #10838575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,000 milesRawlins, WYCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND GOING DOWN HILL WITH ACCELERATION, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BASE. THE IMPACT CAUSED THE REAR OF THE DRIVER SEAT TO DETACH THE OVER HEAD LIGHT AND THE CONSOLE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF HER BODY HEAD, BACK SHOULDER, HIP AND KNEES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
NHTSA complaint #10822944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,000 milesRawlins, WYCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND GOING DOWN HILL WITH ACCELERATION, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BASE. THE IMPACT CAUSED THE REAR OF THE DRIVER SEAT TO DETACH THE OVER HEAD LIGHT AND THE CONSOLE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF HER BODY HEAD, BACK SHOULDER, HIP AND KNEES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
NHTSA complaint #10822944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,000 milesBurbank, CACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. 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 HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
NHTSA complaint #10820318 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Westfield, NYCrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MASTER CYLINDER WENT COMPLETELY OUT, AND CAUSED HER TO HIT A CURB. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT NEVER ILLUMINATED.
NHTSA complaint #10758465 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 118,000 milesHephzibah, GACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
DECEMEBR 23, 2018 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON A FREEWAY, WHERE ALL THE TRAFFIC SUDDENLY CAME TO A STOP FROM 50 MPH. AS I PRESSED MY BREAKS IT WAS AS THOUGH THEY ALMOST DIDN'T WORK CAUSING ME TO STRIKE THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THE ABS LIGHT THEN BECAME LIT, ALL AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED AND THE CAR WAS DETERMINED TOTALED BY MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND I WAS NOT AT FAULT.
NHTSA complaint #11163673 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 76,000 milesBronx, NY
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND HEARD AN ABNORMAL CRUNCHING NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
NHTSA complaint #11154625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 97,000 milesReverhead, NY
STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WARPED PREMATURELY. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED IN THE AREA OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE EFFECT THAT THE WARPED DASHBOARD WOULD HAVE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS RELATED TO THE DASHBOARD ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
NHTSA complaint #10949254 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesFisher, IL
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD PROTRUDED OUT TOWARDS THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER COULD BE INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
NHTSA complaint #10888246 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,000 milesLafayette, IN
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000. ....UPDATED 0711/16 *BF
NHTSA complaint #10870327 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lexington, KY
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PARTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD 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. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10862509 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE BEYOND A REASONABLE TIME FRAME AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE TIME FRAME FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10862241 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Highland Park, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10862027 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albuquerque, NM
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND PROVIDED NO FOLLOW UP CALLS TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE ON WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE DEALER KEPT STATING THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THEY WOULD CALL WHEN THEY ARRIVE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELING TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE BEYOND A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS TWICE WHILE WAITING AN EXTREMELY LONG TIME FOR THE REPAIR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10846474 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 44,000 milesMarysvilles, WACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT RESISTANCE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE EXTERIOR DAMAGES TO THE FRONT END AND BUMPER WERE REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMER STATED MITSUBISHI IS DENYING ANY WRONG DOING ON ISSUE. UPDATED 6/6/18
NHTSA complaint #10838575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Buffalo, NY
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY 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 CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10825294 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Willmington, NC
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (BRAKES, HYDRAULICS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10822993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,000 milesRawlins, WYCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND GOING DOWN HILL WITH ACCELERATION, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BASE. THE IMPACT CAUSED THE REAR OF THE DRIVER SEAT TO DETACH THE OVER HEAD LIGHT AND THE CONSOLE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF HER BODY HEAD, BACK SHOULDER, HIP AND KNEES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
NHTSA complaint #10822944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Allentown, PA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PART TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE A TIME FRAME FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10822933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,000 milesRawlins, WYCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND GOING DOWN HILL WITH ACCELERATION, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BASE. THE IMPACT CAUSED THE REAR OF THE DRIVER SEAT TO DETACH THE OVER HEAD LIGHT AND THE CONSOLE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF HER BODY HEAD, BACK SHOULDER, HIP AND KNEES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
NHTSA complaint #10822944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Margate, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A 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 AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10821186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,000 milesBurbank, CACrash
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. 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 HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
NHTSA complaint #10820318 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bellevue, WA
SERVICE BRAKES
ON MAY 22, 2015 MITSUBISHI FILED A RECALL (MITSUBISHI CAMPAIGN# SR-15-004/NHTSA RECALL # 15V337) FOR THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT OF WHICH MY VEHICLE IS AFFECTED. ASIDE FROM ONE LETTER I RECEIVED LATE JULY INFORMING ME OF THE RECALL, I HAVE NOT HEARD AGAIN FROM THEM REGARDING THIS MATTER. CALLING LOCAL DEALERSHIPS HAS RESULTED IN RESPONSES OF THE PARTS REQUIRED FOR THE REPAIR ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE. EVEN CHECKING THE RECALL STATUS ON MITSUBISHI'S WEBSITE SHOWS THAT THE REPAIR IS STILL NOT YET AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN ALMOST EIGHT MONTHS SINCE THE RECALL WAS FILED FOR A SERIOUS DANGER AND THERE IS NO END IN SIGHT. IT IS RIDICULOUS TO HAVE A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES AND NO KNOW IF OR WHEN IT MAY GET FIXED. MITSUBISHI HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM, BUT THEIR ACTIONS ARE SHOWING THAT THEY COULD CARE LESS. NO ONE I HAVE SPOKEN TO AT MITSUBISHI MOTORS OF NORTH AMERICA HAS ANY IDEA WHEN PARTS MAY BECOME AVAILABLE AND THEIR ONLY RESPONSE IS TO GO TO THE DEALER AND PAY TO HAVE THE PARTS REPLACED AND THEN FILE FOR A REIMBURSEMENT CLAIM UNDER THE RECALL WHICH MAY NOT EVEN BE APPROVED. IF I CAN DO THAT, WHY AM I UNABLE TO HAVE MY VEHICLE SERVICED WITH THE SAME PARTS UNDER THE RECALL? I UNDERSTAND NEEDING TIME TO SOURCE NEW PARTS THAT INCORPORATE THE NEW DESIGN, BUT MITSUBISHI HAS FAR EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIMELINE WHICH IS NEGLIGENT AND CAUSING UNNECESSARY RISK.
NHTSA complaint #10820098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Davie, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 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 DISTRIBUTE DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10818105 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vallejo, CA
AIR BAGS
THE LEATHER ON THE DASHBOARD IS LIFTING WHICH WILL CAUSE A PROBLEM IF THE AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED. IT WILL NOT FIT BACK INTO THE LIP OF THE DASHBOARD WHICH STICKS UP AND IS GOING TO CAUSE A PROBLEM WHEN THE AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED I HAVE ASKED MITSUBISHI TO FIX IT AS IT SHOULD BE A RECALL AND THEY REFUSED.
NHTSA complaint #10817115 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesEdgewater, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HITTING A BUMP AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON APPROXIMATELY TEN OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. 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 NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
NHTSA complaint #10808960 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jackson, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 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. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10806470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wallingford, CT
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 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 NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10788287 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesDE Soto, IL
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. YEARS AFTER THE INITIAL FAILURE, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REMEDY WAS STILL UNDER DEVELOPMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10787782 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tuscaloosa, AL
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED IT WAS DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MORE THAN TWICE FOR REPAIRS BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND STATED THAT TWO DEALERS WERE CONTACTED AND UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE COME TO A STOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10786257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.