2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (27) · Air Bags (6) · Structure:body (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
22 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 (32)
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 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-12-27 · Service Brakes · 118,000 mi · 💥 crash“decemebr 23, 2018 i was involved in an accident on a freeway, where all the traffic suddenly came to a stop from 50 mph. as i pressed my breaks it was as though they almost didn't work causing me to strike the vehicle in front of me. the abs light then became lit, all air bags were deployed and the car was determined totaled by my insurance company…”
2018-11-28 · Service Brakes · 76,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. while driving 20 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard an abnormal crunching noise. in addition, the abs warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the…”
2017-02-03 · Structure · 97,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that the dashboard warped prematurely. the failure was located in the area of the front passenger side air bag. the contact was unable to determine the effect that the warped dashboard would have on the performance of the passenger side air bag. the dealer stated that there were no …”
2016-07-25 · Structure:body · 65,000 mi“tl* 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 the dashboard needed to be r…”
2016-05-23 · Structure:body · 49,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. while the vehicle was parked, it was observed that the dashboard was fractured. the failure occurred constantly. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 49,000. ....updated 0711/16 *bf *cn…”
2016-05-02 · Service Brakes“tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the parts for the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of …”
2016-04-29 · Service Brakes“tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the contact stated that the parts were not available beyond a reasonable time frame and the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. the manufacturer was unable to pr…”
2016-04-28 · Service Brakes“tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the i…”
2016-03-14 · Service Brakes“tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floor when depressed. the contact notified the dealer for several months and provided no follow up calls to provide disclosure on when the part would become available. the dealer kept stating that the parts were not available and that they would …”
2016-02-26 · Service Brakes · 44,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. while driving approximately 2 mph into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed and the pedal traveled to the floor without resistance. the vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into the front end of another vehicle. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was tow…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.