2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 58% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 84,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “service brakes hydraulic” (40% of reports).
- 57service brakes complaints
- 84,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 14%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Service brakes hydraulic: mentioned in 23 of 57 complaints (40%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 8 of 57 complaints (14%)
- Brake pedal depressed: mentioned in 8 of 57 complaints (14%)
- Traveled floorboard: mentioned in 5 of 57 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 35 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 57 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Mitsubishi Eclipse service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Eclipse | 2 | 25% | 63,587 |
| 2010 Eclipse | 1 | 100% | 79,300 |
| 2009 Eclipse | 27 | 64% | 67,000 |
| 2008 Eclipse | 50 | 70% | 71,937 |
| 2007 Eclipse | 77 | 72% | 90,200 |
| 2006 Eclipse | 57 | 58% | 84,000 |
| 2004 Eclipse | 2 | 14% | 104,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: 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 brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Problem: 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.
Risk: Should this condition occur, the braking distance required to stop the vehicle may increase and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles may have been fitted with a defective brake booster assembly.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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
We recently went to the dealership to have a recalled brake booster fixed and the brake booster is failing again.
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
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipses have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 57 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse (58% of the 99 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse service brakes?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 84,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The most frequent phrase is “service brakes hydraulic”, in 23 of 57 complaints, followed by “master cylinder” (8).
See all 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems or service brakes problems across all Eclipse years.