Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. While the contact's daughter was driving 30 MPH, the driver depressed the brake pedal, but the brakes failed. As a result, the driver struck the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the head, neck, and spine and lost consciousness. Medical attention was required and the driver was taken to the hospital. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was unsure if the vehicle could be repaired or was destroyed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and made various attempts to contact the driver. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder brakes problems
15 complaints (68% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 51,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 68%
- typical mileage
- 51,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 15V337000 · Recall details
What 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I was driving my wifes 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spider home from the store when deer ran out in front of me going 25 MPH went to apply the brakes pedal went to the floor causing me to go offroad instead of stopping ending up in a ditch
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact recieved notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the part was not available to receive the repair from the dealer for an extended period. The service engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The date was undetermined of when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was unable to provide a reasonable time frame to supply the part to the dealer. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 02/19/16*lj updated 02/22/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. While driving at approximately 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated to stop. The failure recurred multiple times on a wet surface. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. While depressing the brake pedal, the brake sensor light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ABS hydraulic unit was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (brake system) in july of 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. While driving 30 MPH, the brakes failed to active and almost caused a crash. The contact received a manufacturer's recall notification related to the failure; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not stop. The brake pedal was released and depressed again in order for the brakes to respond. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the recall part needed to perform the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure.
Questions about the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder brakes
Does the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 68% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 51,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V337000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems
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