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2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse airbags problems

11 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000. 8 crashes reported.

owner complaints
11
of this car's complaints
11%
typical mileage
80,000
crashes
8
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse airbags problems in other years

199520002012

Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 6, 2019 · Airbags, Steering · 127,652 miles · TX

Power steering pressure hose fell and rubbed on the serpentine spell until it ate a hole in I. I and the traction control is enguageing and disengageing on its own ans my airbag lights are flashing unavailable.

Filed Jun 11, 2019 · Airbags, Seat belts · 165,000 miles · NC · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25-30 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle, the vehicle exited the roadway, ran into a swamp and crashed into several trees before coming to an abrupt stop. The contact stated that neither the driver's nor passenger's side frontal air bags deployed. Additionally, the seat belts were also inoperable. The contact stated that her head struck the windshield. A police report was filed. The driver and passenger sustained minor cuts and bruises but no broken bones. The paramedics were called to the scene however, the contact refused medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure, case number: 1-273146714. The approximate failure mileage 165,000. The vehicle was destroyed.

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Airbags · 270,000 miles · GA

Airbag light has came on after the passenger airbag lifted up a little from the dash being in the sun

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 113,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the lower part of the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle had split apart above the passenger air bag compartment. The contact took the vehicle to a local body shop and was informed that there were no recalls or defects on the vehicle. The contact was informed that if the vehicle were involved in a collision, the passenger air bag would not deploy. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Oct 8, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 127,204 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed to respond and the contact crashed into another vehicle. During the crash, the front end sustained significant damage; however, the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained an injured head, neck, and back; however, medical attention was not required. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,204. Updated 12/18/15*lj updated4/17/18*jb

Filed Oct 2, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the brake pedal was slow to respond and difficult to depress. While traveling at an unknown rate of speed, the brake pedal was applied and did not respond. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle twice. The driver did not receive medical attention from either crash, but sustained neck and back pains. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. During the first crash, four tires separated from the vehicle. During the second crash, the two front tires fractured. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop for further inspection. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and was unable to determine when the recall repair would be completed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 80,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a fire hydrant. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jan 16, 2013 · Airbags · 30,000 miles · HI · crash

I was involved in an accident on the highway and my airbags failed to deploy.

Filed Oct 1, 2008 · Airbags · 19,000 miles · OR · crash · 1 injury

I was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle where my airbags failed to deploy. Later upon calling in a airbag specialist, they ran diagnostics and found that both the front right and front left airbag sensors had malfunctioned. This was then backed up by the mitsubishi dealership. I still suffer from my head injury to this day.

Filed Apr 17, 2007 · Airbags, Electrical · 13,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. The horn will sound without warning. Occasionally, the horn will not sound when pressed. The only way to stop the horn from blowing was to remove the fuse. The manufacturer was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer attempted to repair the vehicle four times by replacing the horns twice and performing maintenance to the air bag, yet the problem recurred. The contact has a repair invoice. The current mileage was 19,000, and failure mileage was 13,000.

Questions about the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse airbags

Does the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the airbags of the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 11% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 80,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Mitsubishi Eclipse have bad airbags?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (32 complaints), 2001 (22 complaints) and 1998 (18 complaints).

Other 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems

Brakes 71Transmission 6Body 5Tires 5Electrical 3Engine 3Wheels 2Acceleration 1Seat belts 1Steering 1Suspension 1

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