Abs brake failure due to defective controller. Dealer wants 0vr$1300 to replace controller.
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse: brake failure
7 of the 307 complaints about the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Owner states that she had work done on her brakes 5 times until she had total brake failure, causing an accident. She is unaware of the type of braking system she has, but she notes that vehicle does not stop.
When applying the brakes, the vehicle's brakes failed. Please describe.
While pulling away from a stop sign the inner tie rod fell out of the car and caused no steering and no brakes.please describe.
Brake failure, pedal faded, impact 6:00 position while driving, speed 5 MPH. Tt
Consumer was trying to stop,ABS brakes failed, hitv another car head-on.
Abs: drivers airbag did not deploy during frontal collision; vehicle hit curb while existing off ramp; brakes failed; no braking effect; no warning. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 94V149002 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
7 of 307 owner complaints about the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse (2%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Ball joint 35Stalling 29No deployment 11Door locks 10Fuel smell 10ABS 8Headlights 8Power steering loss 6Airbag light 5Grinding brakes 5Check engine light 5Engine failure 5Fire or smoke 5Fuel pump 5Loss of power 5
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