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2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse, most often about the brakes (81% of complaints, typically around 82,000 miles). It is 4th of 13 Eclipse model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
Brakes
87 complaints · 81%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
I was cut off and had to brake heavily to avoid an accident, the ABS was engaged. Ever since then my pedal has been soft, brakes less effective, and I've had a whistle upon release of the pedal. The brakes have been bled to no avail.
The contact owns a 2007 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…
Air bags
9 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 94,000 miles.
My car was hit by a driver who ran a red light while I was making a left hand turn. The point of impact was the passenger side front. The other driver hit me at approximately 60 MPH. None of the airbags deployed. Thank god my seat belts worked properly and I escaped the accident with very minor injuries. It is quite a…
The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While driving approximately 50 MPH and exiting the expressway, the vehicle struck a bump in the road. The contact depressed the brake pedal as the rear end of the vehicle began to sway back and forth without warning. The contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle spun…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the cover of the dash board was lifting exposing the passenger side air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure and the current mileage was 77,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the dashboard became fractured near the passenger's side air bag area, exposing a portion of the air bag. The contact stated that the dashboard was coming unglued. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that it could not be repaired…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: tread/belt.
I have a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse purchased new with goodyear eagle rsa p235/45r18 tires. The car has 23,000 miles and I just experienced my second blowout on the sidewall of a tire. On both occasions, the vehicle was being driven on suburban streets when the problem occurred.
Tl contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact owns goodyear eagle rs-a p225/50r17 tires. The contact stated while traveling at speeds of 25 MPH, the front drivers side tire tread separated, causing a blowout. The vehicle did not travel over anything to influence the tire failure. The tire had 42,000 miles at…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 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.
Transmission: automatic transmission
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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the ignition interlock cable and replace it if necessary. The recall began on november 20, 2006. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: frame and members
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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember free of charge. The recall began on september 21, 2006. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 888-648-7820.
Full defect summary
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.
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 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (87 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles); air bags (9 complaints, typically around 94,000 miles); body and structure (5 complaints, typically around 77,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 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 2007 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
- It is 4th of 13 Eclipse model years by number of complaints, with 107 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.