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2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, most often about the brakes (72% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles). It is 5th of 13 Eclipse model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
Brakes
71 complaints · 72%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the brakes failed to engage repeatedly and the brake pedal had to be depressed several times before it would engage. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic several times for the failure. The brakes were cleaned and adjusted however, the failure was…
Brake pedal to the floor after a bump on the road. Increased stopping distance. Pedal needed to be pumped a few times to get back to normal.
Air bags
11 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 96,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a fire hydrant. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries…
The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the lower part of the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle had split apart above the passenger air bag compartment. The contact took the vehicle to a local body shop and was informed that there were no recalls or defects on the vehicle. The…
Wheels and tires
6 complaints · 6%2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 2,000 miles, driver and 4 passengers were driving 65 MPH on the #405 freeway on dry conditions. The car unexpectedly goes into a spin. The right rear tire had a 1 inch wood screw in the tread, and the tire had blown out. The whole inside wall of the tire was gone. Photos were taken.
I purchased a new car with goodyear eagle rsa tires on it. The tire tread has separated causing the car to be disabled with my teen driver driving it. The goodyear dealership is telling me now that the tires have no warranty on them. Why would a dealership sell tires with no warranty? Why would goodyear not put a…
Transmission
6 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 18,500 miles. Parts named most often: clutch assembly, manual transmission.
4 months ago I had the slave cylinder leak onto my clutch causing the clutch to go out, they replaced it basically told me I have a new clutch. So recently I've been getting on the freeway in 5th 6th gear and the car is revving but not going, so I went back to the same dealer told them what's up and without even…
I have a 2006 Eclipse gt, its only 7 months old and has less than 10,000 miles on it. Im driving along and I shift gears and I heard it rev up before it caught and started to accelerate. None the less, I find out its the clutch going out already. And the dealership wont replace it because its a wear item... But what…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the lower part of the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle had split apart above the passenger air bag compartment. The contact took the vehicle to a local body shop and was informed that there were no recalls or defects on the vehicle. The…
The top coat, clear coat, of paint has begun to separate from the black paint. This is happening very rapidly and continues to spread over the top of the car. There was a recall for this in late 90's early 2000's for the exact same reason for the exact same color of vehicle.
Electrical
3 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: horn, ignition.
Instrument cluster went from july 3, 2006 and had to wait for it to be fixed as of today still waiting july 18, 2006 - lost two weeks vacation time, $120 on rentals ($50 a day), paid 1/2 month insurance and car payment for no reason.........etc.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The horn will sound without warning. Occasionally, the horn will not sound when pressed. The only way to stop the horn from blowing was to remove the fuse. The manufacturer was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer attempted to repair the vehicle four times by replacing…
Engine
3 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse spun 3 main bearings, has a worn clutch at 28,000 miles. I have never replaced the clutch in my '88 mazda, which currently has 190,000 miles on it or any of the previous manual transmission vehicles I have owned. Mitsubishi reps denied the warranty due to aftermarket part (cold air intake) the…
The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the catalytic converter failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 124,000.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 on july 21, 2015. Owners may contact mmna customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mmna's number for this recall is sr-15-004.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket. The recall began on september 20, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: master cylinder
Risk: Should this condition occur, the braking distance required to stop the vehicle may increase and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the master cylinder assembly free of charge. The recall began june 28, 2005. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, one of four seals inside the master cylinder may have been installed improperly. As a result, the master cylinder may unexpectedly by-pass hydraulic braking force pressure and allow a longer than normal pedal stroke.
Brakes: service brakes, hydraulic
Risk: The booster body could separate due to improper crimp joints, resulting in a total loss of brake system performance, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly free of charge. Owners were notified by telephone on may 24, 2005, to stop driving their vehicles and arrangements were made for a loaner vehicle. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles may have been fitted with a defective brake booster assembly.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (71 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles); air bags (11 complaints, typically around 96,500 miles); wheels and tires (6 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 2, 2015 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
- It is 5th of 13 Eclipse model years by number of complaints, with 99 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.