2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (73) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (11) · Air Bags (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
67 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 (34)
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 34 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-09-30 · Service Brakes“with my vehicle the brakes go straight to the floor. i took it to the mitsubishi dealership closest to me (bobmills mitsubishi jacksonville nc). when i got there i told them what was going on, and if you bleed the brakes they worked fine for 3 or 4 days but after that the brakes would just go to the floor again. they said they bleed the brakes to r…”
2025-04-02 · Electrical System“warning lights turn on then automatically turn off while driving…”
2022-10-07 · Service Brakes“brakes consistently fail to hold pressure and are letting go. i purchased this car back in april and the previous owner had no idea of the recall. did a bit of research and found it's a defect in the system. once the car fails to hold pressure i have to very rapidly spam the break pedal to get a sliver of pressure so my car can come to a stop. …”
2022-06-21 · Unknown Or Other“unknown. i received something from the mitsubishi company in the mail, but did not reply to them because multiple people told me those are scam related. i never had anything checked, and not sure if i have an issue. …”
2022-06-06 · Service Brakes“dearler did not fix the abs, only replaced brake fluid. abs still fails. went back to mitsubishi and they said they couldnt help me.…”
2020-11-20 · Service Brakes · 1,171,000 mi“vehicle is for sale sitting on napleton hyundai of carmel's used car lot, 4200 east 96th street indianapolis,in 46240. i just paid for and signed paperwork for an 2007 mitsubishi eclipse se, i haven't taken ownership as far a driving it off lot after pay/sign. car fax was shown to me b4 signing, it's been 2 days and i haven't taken off lot yet (fr…”
2020-09-17 · Service Brakes · 177,000 mi“i have no brakes what so ever i have to push them like 10 times before i have any…”
2020-05-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 132,000 mi“fuel leaks profusely when filling the tank. it is in the filler tube not the tank. it drips and puddles under the car inside the rear tire and center of car. *tr…”
2020-01-19 · Power Train · 81,450 mi“transmission case leakage both while parked and while driving…”
2020-01-19 · Seats · 81,400 mi“-seat belts have become difficult to use (sticky, hard)...to pull out to connect with "snap". -plastic base (around bottom of seat by floor) became distorted/warped, caught on bottom of seat when adjusting and broke.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.