Mitsubishi Eclipse Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Mitsubishi Eclipse across 7 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (77). The words owners use most often: “brakes hydraulic” (47% of reports).
- 216service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 25mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 15%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 102 of 216 complaints (47%)
- Brake pedal depressed: mentioned in 25 of 216 complaints (12%)
- Master cylinder: mentioned in 24 of 216 complaints (11%)
- Included service: mentioned in 15 of 216 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 131 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 216 complaints, 25 mention a crash, 7 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 (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.
With my vehicle the brakes go straight to the floor. I took it to the mitsubishi dealership closest to me (Bobmills mitsubishi Jacksonville Nc). When I got there i told them what was going on, and if you bleed the brakes they worked fine for 3 or 4 days but after that the brakes would just go to…
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
Brakes consistently fail to hold pressure and are letting go. I purchased this car back in April and the previous owner had no idea of the recall. Did a bit of research and found it's a defect in the system. Once the car fails to hold pressure I have to very rapidly spam the break pedal to get a…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mitsubishi Eclipses have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 216 owner complaints about service brakes 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?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The most frequent phrase is “brakes hydraulic”, in 102 of 216 complaints, followed by “brake pedal depressed” (25).
Other Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
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- Power Train problems (210)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (206)
- Structure problems (200)
- Air Bags problems (171)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (150)
- Electrical System problems (141)
- Suspension problems (139)
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