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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, most often about the brakes (82% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is 7th of 13 Eclipse model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
Brakes
58 complaints · 82%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
There has been intermittent brake failure for four years. Many trips to the mechanic (180 degrees auto in phoenix arizona) included replacement of master cylinder twice and numerous brake jobs that never fixed the problem. Now we find that Mitsubishi has known about the problem, has issued a warning, but has yet to…
The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the brake pedal was applied and extended to the floorboard numerous times. The failure progressed for years. The vehicle was taken to more than two repair shops and they were not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was to be taken…
Air bags
6 complaints · 9%At about 20,000 miles the SRS light came on as well as the warning indicator that the passenger was not buckled up even though I could see they were. Also the key can be removed from column without the car in park.
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…
Electrical
3 complaints · 4%The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While driving approximately 70 MPH, there were white fumes emitting from the hood of the vehicle as an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was overheated. The failure recurred on one occasion. The vehicle was taken a dealer where it was diagnosed that the unit…
The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that a bump was encountered while driving at 5 MPH, and the brakes hesitated to respond. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact…
Other or unspecified
3 complaints · 4%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.
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 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.
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 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (58 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); air bags (6 complaints); electrical (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
- 1 recall 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 2008 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
- It is 7th of 13 Eclipse model years by number of complaints, with 71 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.