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2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 99
- Received Dec 2005 to Jul 2025
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Unintended acceleration despite braking16 complaints · 16% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal12 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines11 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #15V337000Mitsubishi 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.
- Recall #08V454000Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds one of the two fuel tank straps to the underside of the vehicle is located. In the event the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is subject to a severe collision, the bracket may break and allow the fuel tank to drop down, possibly causing a fuel leak.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 9 crashes, 0 fires, 5 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 9 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
- Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal
- Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines
- Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up
1 more problem
Electrical & lights
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 99 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 16 | 16% | – | |
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 12 | 12% | – | NHTSA recall #05V247000 |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 11 | 11% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 5 | 5.1% | – | |
| Manual clutch wears out or fails early | 5 | 5.1% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 4 | 4.0% | – | |
| Paint peels off roof and hood | 3 | 3.0% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 3 | 3.0% | – | NHTSA recall #15V337000 |
| Brakes make grinding or squealing noise | 3 | 3.0% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #15V337000June 2, 201574,836 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
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.
A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #08V454000September 9, 200845,988 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, Eclipse coupe, and my 2007 Eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds one of the two fuel tank straps to the underside of the vehicle is located. In the event the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is subject to a severe collision, the bracket may break and allow the fuel tank to drop down, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket. The recall began on september 20, 2008. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
NHTSA recall #05V299000June 27, 20053,760 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
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.
Should this condition occur, the braking distance required to stop the vehicle may increase and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #05V247000June 2, 20051,151 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic
Certain passenger vehicles may have been fitted with a defective brake booster assembly.
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.
Remedy
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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