2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (48) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7) · Vehicle Speed Control (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
47 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 (35)
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 35 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-12 · Air Bags“wiring harness for air bag system that is under driver seat severed by normal seat movement …”
2025-09-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 111,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph and descending an incline on the road, the contact depressed the brake pedal, and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact used the parking brake to slow down the vehicle. the contact had not t…”
2024-05-28 · Engine · 160,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, for unknown reasons, he veered off the road, traveled over a hill, and crashed into a dirt pile. the steering wheel air bag failed to deploy. the contact had previously unplugged, the passenger seat air bag. the air bag and check engine warning lights were …”
2021-07-26 · Vehicle Speed Control · 110,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that while stopped at an intersection with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated forward inadvertently. the contact had her husband inspect the vehicle and while he attempted to start the vehicle with his foot depressed on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated forward. t…”
2021-07-26 · Unknown Or Other“i was driving on i-15 north bound about 06:30pm near the city of escondido ca. weather temperature 78°f incident: sunroof spontaneously exploded shattering glass. sunshade visor was closed between vehicles passenger compartment and sunroof. …”
2019-02-05 · Unknown Or Other · 81,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 a recall on the vin number.…”
2018-05-18 · Service Brakes · 118,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) in july of 2015. the vehicle was taken to goldstein mitsubishi (613 new loudon rd, latham, ny 12110, (518) 690-2500) in april of 2016 to be repaired. the contact stated that a temporary remedy was per…”
2017-03-18 · Engine · 82,000 mi“this car is a 2008 and i don't know if it is a factory error but is already asking for the catalyze converter to be changed and it only has 83,000 miles. i know because it didn't pass the emissions test. they asked me to fix code p0421.…”
2017-03-13 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch“2008 mitsubishi eclipse. consumer writes in regards to issue with latch hook. *ld…”
2017-01-12 · Unknown Or Other · 47,000 mi“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.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.