2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eclipse years
- Fewer complaints than other years 12th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. That ranks 12th out of 18 Eclipse model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (50 complaints, 70%), typically at around 71,937 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 71owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | 50 | 70% | 71,937 | “brakes hydraulic” (42%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 11% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 8% | 82,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 4% | 104,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 4% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 3% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 3% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 97,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Wiring harness for air bag system that is under driver seat severed by normal seat movement
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…
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…
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…
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.
Other Mitsubishi Eclipse years
← 2007 Eclipse · 2009 Eclipse →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Eclipse | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 Eclipse | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Eclipse | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Eclipse | 42 | 1 |
| 2008 | 71 | 1 |
| 2007 Eclipse | 107 | 4 |
| 2006 Eclipse | 99 | 4 |
| 2005 Eclipse | 6 | 3 |
| 2004 Eclipse | 14 | 4 |
| 2003 Eclipse | 124 | 3 |
| 2002 Eclipse | 73 | 2 |
| 2001 Eclipse | 209 | 7 |
| 2000 Eclipse | 308 | 7 |
| 1999 Eclipse | 120 | 2 |
| 1998 Eclipse | 129 | 4 |
| 1997 Eclipse | 136 | 3 |
| 1996 Eclipse | 159 | 4 |
| 1995 Eclipse | 307 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Owners most often report service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 50 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Eclipse model years, the 2008 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.