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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse, most often about the brakes (67% of complaints, typically around 67,000 miles). It is 8th of 13 Eclipse model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
Brakes
28 complaints · 67%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While attempting to stop the vehicle, there was a delay when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact recently received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer was advised that the parts needed for the repair were…
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…
Air bags
8 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 73,000 miles.
Another driver was traveling west and was attempting to turn left. I was traveling east when the other car turned from a direct line and hit the front of my car. My car is equipped with driver and passenger airbags, side airbags, and side head curtain airbags. At the moment of impact my airbags didn't deploy.
The lady crossed two lanes of traffic and ran a red light and hit my car on drivers side front including the door. Door won't open and airbags didn't deploy. The car was towed cause it couldn't start and wasn't drivable. Seat belts didn't lock so the people in my car hit steering, dashboard and back of the seats. My…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
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…
Dash pad in vehicle has come apart, completely blocking passenger side airbag. The dash pad is sticking up at least 3 inches in front of airbag. If airbag does deploy ever it will not properly and could cause more harm to passenger and driver. When this first happened my car was only 4 years old. There are several…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2009 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 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (28 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles); air bags (8 complaints, typically around 73,000 miles); body and structure (6 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2009 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 2009 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
- It is 8th of 13 Eclipse model years by number of complaints, with 42 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.