2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls
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…
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…
74,836 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Air Bags · May 12, 2026 · GA
Wiring harness for air bag system that is under driver seat severed by normal seat movement
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 12, 2025 · 111,000 miles · AR
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 brake to slow down the vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local…
Engine · May 28, 2024 · 160,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injured
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 bag. The air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated. After the crash,…
Air Bags · May 28, 2024 · 160,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injured
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 bag. The air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated. After the crash,…
Vehicle Speed Control · Jul 26, 2021 · 110,000 miles · OR
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 the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated forward. The dealer was made aware of…
Power Train · Jul 26, 2021 · 110,000 miles · OR
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 the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated forward. The dealer was made aware of…
Unknown or Other · Jul 26, 2021 · CA
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.
Suspension · Feb 5, 2019 · 81,000 miles · PA · crash
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 the accident. There is a recall on the VIN number.
Service Brakes · Feb 5, 2019 · 81,000 miles · PA · crash
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 the accident. There is a recall on the VIN number.
Unknown or Other · Feb 5, 2019 · 81,000 miles · PA · crash
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 the accident. There is a recall on the VIN number.
Service Brakes · May 18, 2018 · 118,000 miles · NY
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, (518) 690-2500) in april of 2016 to be repaired. The contact stated that a temporary remedy was performed because the parts were…
Engine · Mar 18, 2017 · 82,000 miles · MD
This car is a 2008 and I don't know if it is a factory error but is already asking for the catalyze converter to be changed and it only has 83,000 miles. I know because it didn't pass the emissions test. They asked me to fix code p0421.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, the most recent one (15V337000) for service brakes, hydraulic. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Based on 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are service brakes (50), service brakes, hydraulic (8), air bags (6).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Owners reported 9 crashes, 0 fires, 7 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.