2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

4 recalls — 118 complaints

15V337000 Jun 2, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 ... Read more
74,836 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
08V454000 Sep 9, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 45,988 MY 2005-2007 ENDEAVOR, GALANT, ECLIPSE COUPE, AND MY 2007 ECLIPSE SPYDER VEHICLES. THE BRACKET THAT IS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED DURING A METAL STAMPING PROCESS. THE PROCESS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE MET... Read more
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK STRAP MOUNTING BRACKET HAS SPLITTING BEYOND A SPECIFIC LIMIT. VEHICLES WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE SPLITTING WILL BE REPAIRED USING A REINFORCEMENT CAP, A SPECIAL STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE, AND A RIVET TO REINFORCE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKET. THE RE... Read more
45,988 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
05V299000 Jun 27, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF FOUR SEALS INSIDE THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IMPROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY UNEXPECTEDLY BY-PASS HYDRAULIC BRAKING FORCE PRESSURE AND ALLOW A LONGER THAN NORMAL PEDAL STROKE.
Consequence
SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THE BRAKING DISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE MAY INCREASE AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
3,760 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
05V247000 Jun 2, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A DEFECTIVE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
THE BOOSTER BODY COULD SEPARATE DUE TO IMPROPER CRIMP JOINTS, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON MAY 24, 2005, TO STOP DRIVING THEIR VEHICLES AND ARRANGEMENTS WERE MADE FOR A LOANER VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
1,151 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

118 total complaints 14 crashes 9 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES57
AIR BAGS11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC10
TIRES5
STRUCTURE:BODY4
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP2
WHEELS2
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION2
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 24, 2025
Incident date: Jul 24, 2025
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
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 24, 2025
Incident date: Jul 24, 2025
We recently went to the dealership to have a recalled brake booster fixed and the brake booster is failing again.
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 9, 2025
Incident date: Feb 9, 2025
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
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 9, 2022
Incident date: Feb 22, 2022
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 no... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Nov 22, 2021
Incident date: Nov 22, 2021
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 ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 10, 2020
Incident date: Dec 10, 2020
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.
STEERING Oct 6, 2019
Incident date: Oct 2, 2019
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.
AIR BAGS Oct 6, 2019
Incident date: Oct 2, 2019
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.
SUSPENSION Oct 6, 2019
Incident date: Oct 2, 2019
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.
AIR BAGS Jun 11, 2019
Incident date: May 24, 2019
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... Read more
Crash 2 injured
SEAT BELTS Jun 11, 2019
Incident date: May 24, 2019
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... Read more
Crash 2 injured
AIR BAGS Apr 25, 2019
Incident date: Jan 1, 2019
AIRBAG LIGHT HAS CAME ON AFTER THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIFTED UP A LITTLE FROM THE DASH BEING IN THE SUN
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 26, 2018
Incident date: May 15, 2017
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 TH... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY Feb 1, 2018
Incident date: Jan 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOWER PART OF THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAD SPLIT APART ABOVE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL BODY SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR DEFEC... Read more
AIR BAGS Feb 1, 2018
Incident date: Jan 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOWER PART OF THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAD SPLIT APART ABOVE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL BODY SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR DEFEC... Read more
ENGINE Jan 6, 2017
Incident date: Dec 23, 2016
MY V-6 (3.8) GT HAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000 MILES ON IT. THE CODE (PO421) HAS COME UP ON AN OBII WHICH IS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. IN MY STATE (WASHINGTON) THE RECALL ON THIS PART IS NOT HONORED, DUE TO THE 80000 MILE WARRANTY. IN MANY OTHER STATES IT IS WARRANTIED TO 100,000 MILES. WHETHER OTHER ST... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 4, 2016
Incident date: Sep 15, 2015
RECEIVED RECALL INFORMED NO PARTS HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE TO FIX THE BRAKES. I'VE HAD THE CAR FOR 2 YEARS BRAKES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MUSHY NO ACCIDENTS YET AND STILL CAN'T FIND ANYONE AROUND TO REPAIR
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 20, 2016
Incident date: Sep 20, 2016
TAKATA RECALL POSTED RECALL DATE OF MAY 22, 2015 TODAY'S DATE SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 INCOMPLETE RECALL, I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY MY MECHANIC HAT MY BRAKES ARE UNSAFE AS A RESULT HE LOOKED TO SEE IF THERE IS A OPEN RECALL AND FOUND THE RECALL FOR ABS HYDROLOGICA UNIT BUT AFTER OVER A YEAR IT IS STILL ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 28, 2016
Incident date: Jan 3, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE IT OPERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MEC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 15, 2016
Incident date: Feb 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES); 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.... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Mar 29, 2016
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
THE PAINT JOB, DOES NOT HOLD UP. I TAKE GOOD CAR OF MY CAR AND THERE IS PAINT DETERIORATION ON THE HOOD AND NOW ON THE TRUNK. I HEARD ABOUT THIS FROM SEVERAL ECLIPSE OWNERS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Mar 10, 2016
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR RECALL. *SMD
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 2, 2016
Incident date: Nov 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 24, 2016
Incident date: Feb 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 29, 2016
Incident date: Jul 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT EXPER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 18, 2015
Incident date: Nov 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE SERVICE, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS ABS FLUID LEAKING ON THE FIRE WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 14, 2015
Incident date: Oct 5, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURERS RECALL ON THE ABS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE REMEDY FOR THE RECALL REPAIR UNTIL THE CONTACT RECEIVED REPAIRS TO THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY AND ALSO THAT THE CONTACT HAD TO RE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 13, 2015
Incident date: Jul 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, ANTI-BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY OR PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 10, 2015
Incident date: Jul 6, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 6, 2015
Incident date: Oct 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 3, 2015
Incident date: Aug 31, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Nov 3, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 21, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 8, 2015
Incident date: Dec 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. DURING THE CRASH, THE FRONT END SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAI... Read more
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 8, 2015
Incident date: Dec 4, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. DURING THE CRASH, THE FRONT END SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAI... Read more
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Oct 8, 2015
Incident date: Jul 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 8, 2015
Incident date: Jul 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 5, 2015
Incident date: Oct 5, 2015
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN JULY THAT THE BRAKES COULD FAIL IF THE ABS IS ACTIVATED. MITSUBISHI REFERRED ME TO A DEALER (THE ONLY DEALER IN NEVADA). THE DEALER SAID THEY CAN'T MAKE ANY REPAIRS, BECAUSE THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE CAR. SO, I CALLED MITSUBISHI, AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO REP... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 5, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 2, 2015
Incident date: Oct 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SLOW TO RESPOND AND DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. WHILE TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN RATE OF SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND DID NOT RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE TWICE.... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 2, 2015
Incident date: Oct 5, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SLOW TO RESPOND AND DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. WHILE TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN RATE OF SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND DID NOT RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE TWICE.... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 30, 2015
Incident date: Sep 12, 2015
WHILE PERFORMING A STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL LOST ALL PRESSURE AND WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE CAR DID STOP BUT TOOK LONGER TO DO SO. AFTER REVIEWING THE RECALL NOTICE FOR ABS BRAKES I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A MITSUBISHI DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THERE WAS A RECALL BUT DID NOT INSPECT ANYTHING BEYOND DRIVING THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 29, 2015
Incident date: Dec 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS A RECURRING FAILURE. THE VEH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 25, 2015
Incident date: Jul 15, 2015
TLA* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER :15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR.... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 17, 2015
Incident date: Sep 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REM... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 16, 2015
Incident date: May 4, 2014
WHEN DRIVING HOME FROM WORK GOING 30 MPH I TURNED RIGHT AND NEEDED TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET AHEAD. WHEN I DEPRESSED MY BREAK PEDAL IT WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR BOARD AND HAD VERY LITTLE, IF ANY REACTION. ALSO, THERE WAS A STRANGE SOUND WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 9, 2015
Incident date: Feb 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A FIRE HYDRANT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WE... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS Sep 9, 2015
Incident date: Feb 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A FIRE HYDRANT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WE... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 20, 2015
Incident date: May 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 7, 2015
Incident date: Jul 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) BUT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN ... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy — 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 20.0 28.0 23.0 Regular $2,600
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S4) (Front-Wheel Drive) 20.0 26.0 22.0 Regular $2,700
3.8L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 16.0 25.0 19.0 Premium $3,650
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5) (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 26.0 20.0 Premium $3,450

CO2 Emissions: 386.4 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE05007 Opened: Feb 10, 2005 — Closed: Jun 8, 2005
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2001
HEADLIGHTS FAILURE
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR CAN CAUSE INCREASED TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT P... Read more
PE01044 Opened: Dec 18, 2001 — Closed: May 31, 2002
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2001
ALLOY WHEEL DENTING AND FRACTURING
PE01006 Opened: Mar 1, 2001 — Closed: Nov 6, 2001
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2001
FRONT SHOULDER BELT WEBBING GUIDE
ALLEGED THAT THE ANCHOR BOLT FOR THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT FUIDE IS LOOSE OR MIS-INSTALLED
PE97040 Opened: Sep 4, 1997 — Closed: Jan 30, 1998
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1996
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
ALLEGED DRIVETRAIN FAILURE THAT CAN LEAD TO LOCK-UP OF THE REAR OR ALL WHEELS.

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE across all model years (1990–2009).

131 Total Recalls
2,788 Total Complaints
4 Investigations
329 Reported Crashes
83 Reported Fires
13 Reported Deaths

MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2012 0 11 View
2011 0 1 View
2010 0 1 View
2009 1 44 View
2008 1 82 View
2007 4 122 View
2006 (current) 4 118
2005 4 8 View
2004 5 20 View
2003 5 158 View
2002 4 84 View
2001 10 287 View
2000 12 380 View
1999 11 150 View
1998 13 174 View
1997 12 185 View
1996 11 220 View
1995 12 440 View
1994 4 53 View
1993 4 44 View
1992 3 65 View
1991 4 65 View
1990 7 59 View
1989 0 13 View

Other MITSUBISHI Models

Model Recalls Complaints
OUTLANDER 352 1,784 View
OUTLANDER PHEV 157 36 View
OUTLANDER SPORT 91 719 View
LANCER 69 1,136 View
GALANT 65 2,435 View
MIRAGE 53 941 View
MONTERO 47 994 View
ECLIPSE SPYDER 34 285 View