Mitsubishi Eclipse Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Mitsubishi Eclipse across 13 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (39). The words owners use most often: “brake rotors” (11% of reports).
- 150service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 25mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 26%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.
- Brake rotors: mentioned in 17 of 150 complaints (11%)
- Applying brakes: mentioned in 9 of 150 complaints (6%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 9 of 150 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 32 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 150 complaints, 25 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury.
Mitsubishi Eclipse service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Eclipse | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2008 Eclipse | 8 | 11% | 49,500 |
| 2007 Eclipse | 13 | 12% | 52,500 |
| 2006 Eclipse | 16 | 16% | 43,000 |
| 2003 Eclipse | 4 | 3% | 36,500 |
| 2002 Eclipse | 3 | 4% | 111,500 |
| 2001 Eclipse | 7 | 3% | 22,000 |
| 2000 Eclipse | 9 | 3% | — |
| 1999 Eclipse | 8 | 7% | — |
| 1998 Eclipse | 9 | 7% | 50,000 |
| 1997 Eclipse | 9 | 7% | 158,065 |
| 1996 Eclipse | 24 | 15% | 19,000 |
| 1995 Eclipse | 39 | 13% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
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
Model years: 2006
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
Model years: 2006
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Model years: 1995
Problem: The headlamp support panel can develop a fatigue crack where the anti-lock brake system (abs) hydraulic unit is attached, allowing the hydraulic unit to fall down.
Risk: Loss of braking can result if the abs hydraulic unit falls. This can result in a vehicle accident.
Fix: Dealers will connect the abs hydraulic unit attachment point at a rigid portion of the headlamp support panel with a bracket and reinforce the headlamp support panel by adding a back plate.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal had to be depressed to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. After the brake pedal was released, an abnormal noise was heard from the brake area. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 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 that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
2006 mitsubishi eclipse. Consumer writes in regards to brake system issues and replacement parts not available to repair recall. *smd
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mitsubishi Eclipses have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 150 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Mitsubishi Eclipse. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mitsubishi Eclipse service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The most frequent phrase is “brake rotors”, in 17 of 150 complaints, followed by “applying brakes” (9).
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