2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (53) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (10) · Tires (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
66 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2015-06-02 · campaign 15V337000 · 74,836 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (62)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Structure 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) or 100 lbs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Unknown Or Other 2022-04-07 · TSB-22-54-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
Equipment 2019-11-26 · TT253 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Showing the 6 most recent of 62 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-07-24 · Service Brakes“we recently went to the dealership to have a recalled brake booster fixed and the brake booster is failing again.…”
2025-07-24 · Service Brakes“vehicle went in for repair in march of 2025 for an open recall for the brakes. 3 months later the vehicle is experiencing brake issues related to a brake booster/master cylinder that was also recalled. replacement is needed asap…”
2025-02-09 · Service Brakes“my in insurance has a recall page and when i went on there. my car was on there for abs. my abs light been on since i got the car 6 months ago…”
2022-03-09 · Service Brakes“there was a previous recall on the anti braking system. prior to the recall i had noticed that the abs light was always coming on & i also noticed the brakes were at times seemed to be grabbing metal & not working . i took the car in to get fixed with the recall notice. everything was fine until now the abs light has been coming on frequently agai…”
2021-11-22 · Structure:body“as with the early 2000's recall the paint (clear coat) on kalapana black (code x13) has started to peel off and mitsubishi refused to address the issue. my vehicle has less than 75k miles and has been garaged most of its life as it is not a daily driver and i am the only owner. mitsubishi recalled the earlier years but stopped it i believe in 2002…”
2020-12-10 · Structure:body · 75,959 mi“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.…”
2019-10-06 · Suspension · 127,652 mi“power steering pressure hose fell and rubbed on the serpentine spell until it ate a hole in i. i and the traction control is enguageing and disengageing on its own ans my airbag lights are flashing unavailable.…”
2019-06-11 · Seat Belts · 165,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 25-30 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle, the vehicle exited the roadway, ran into a swamp and crashed into several trees before coming to an abrupt stop. the contact stated that neither the driver's nor passenger's side frontal air bag…”
2019-04-25 · Air Bags · 270,000 mi“airbag light has came on after the passenger airbag lifted up a little from the dash being in the sun…”
2018-02-26 · Service Brakes · 70,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. while driving 45 mph, the contact had to suddenly depress the brake pedal to avoid injurying a pedestrian. however, the brake pedal lost pressure and failed to stop. as a result, the vehicle spun and crashed into a curb. the contact also stated that the abs failed to operate. there were no warning ind…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.