2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 70% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 71,937 miles. The words owners use most often: “brakes hydraulic” (42% of reports).
- 50service brakes complaints
- 71,937median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 19%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.
- Brakes hydraulic: mentioned in 21 of 50 complaints (42%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 6 of 50 complaints (12%)
- Traveled floorboard: mentioned in 5 of 50 complaints (10%)
- Brake pedal depressed: mentioned in 5 of 50 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 33 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 50 complaints, 6 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 (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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, [redacted]) IN APRIL OF 2016 TO BE REPAIRED. THE…
My 2008 eclipse had an open recall on issues with abs for over a year. After a year i was finally notified that the parts were available to fix the issue. After much hassle dealing with the local deal i took my car in for repair. The service center claimed to have fixed the problem. However now my…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipses have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse (70% of the 71 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 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall 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 71,937 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes hydraulic”, in 21 of 50 complaints, followed by “master cylinder” (6).
See all 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems or service brakes problems across all Eclipse years.