What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (50 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (8).

How many 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse complaints mention a crash or fire?

9 of 71 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls and problems

1 recall and 71 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module

NHTSA campaign 15V337000 · reported June 2, 2015 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · 74,836 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes50
Service brakes, hydraulic8
Air bags6
Electrical system3
Unknown or other3
Engine2
Latches/locks/linkages2
Power train2
Vehicle speed control2
Seat belts1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 12, 2026 · Air bags
Wiring harness for air bag system that is under driver seat severed by normal seat movement

Sep 12, 2025 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 111,000 miles
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…

May 28, 2024 · Air bags · 160,000 miles · crash reported
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…

Jul 26, 2021 · Power train · 110,000 miles
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…

Jul 26, 2021 · Unknown or other
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.

Eclipse model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	3	6	0	2
2006	4	99	9	0
2007	4	107	15	1
2008	1	71	9	0
2009	1	42	8	0
2010	0	1	0	0
2011	0	1	0	0

Across all years, the 2000 Eclipse has the most complaints (308). All Mitsubishi Eclipse years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, the most recent reported on June 2, 2015 (Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?: Owners have filed 71 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (50 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (8).
How many 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse complaints mention a crash or fire?: 9 of 71 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 12, 2026.