2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse brakes problems

71 complaints (72% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 80,000. 5 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 71
of this car's complaints: 72%
typical mileage: 80,000
crashes: 5
recalls: 3

Which part fails

Foundation components: disc: pads
2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
2
Foundation components: master cylinder
1
Foundation components: disc: rotor
1
Foundation components: disc
1
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Mitsubishi Eclipse brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse brakes

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

ABS 12 Brake failure 10

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/moduleReported June 2, 2015 · 74,836 vehicles affected

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

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinderReported June 27, 2005 · 3,760 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 05V299000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulicReported June 2, 2005 · 1,151 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain passenger vehicles may have been fitted with a defective brake booster assembly.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 05V247000 · Recall details

What 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 24, 2025 · Brakes · FL

Vehicle went in for repair in March of 2025 for an open recall for the brakes. 3 months later the vehicle is experiencing brake issues related to a brake booster/master cylinder that was also recalled. Replacement is needed asap

Filed Jul 24, 2025 · Brakes · FL

We recently went to the dealership to have a recalled brake booster fixed and the brake booster is failing again.

Filed Feb 9, 2025 · Brakes · GA

My in insurance has a recall page and when I went on there. My car was on there for ABS. My ABS light been on since I got the car 6 months ago

Filed Mar 9, 2022 · Brakes · OH

There was a previous recall on the anti braking system. Prior to the recall I had noticed that the ABS light was always coming on & I also noticed the brakes were at times seemed to be grabbing metal & not working . I took the car in to get fixed with the recall notice. Everything was fine until now the ABS light has been coming on frequently again & it is doing the same exact thing when braking. It seems when the light is off & the brakes start to not work properly then the light comes on & they do work. I never know when this is going to happen when the brakes fail. There is no loss of brake fluid. The recall repair was done at Ricart in Columbus Ohio. The problem was confirmed by the recall that this was faulty.

Filed Feb 26, 2018 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · DE · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 45 MPH, the contact had to suddenly depress the brake pedal to avoid injurying a pedestrian. However, the brake pedal lost pressure and failed to stop. As a result, the vehicle spun and crashed into a curb. The contact also stated that the ABS failed to operate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the mechanic stated that something was wrong with the ABS; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. On another occasion, while driving and attempting to make a turn, the contact had to suddenly depress the brake pedal to avoid a crash. Again, the brake pedal lost pressure and failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into another curb. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a mitsubishi dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2016 · Brakes · CA

Received recall informed no parts have been available to fix the brakes. I've had the car for 2 years brakes have always been mushy no accidents yet and still can't find anyone around to repair

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Brakes · AR

Takata recall posted recall date of may 22, 2015 today's date september 20, 2016 incomplete recall, I have been informed by my mechanic hat my brakes are unsafe as a result he looked to see if there is a open recall and found the recall for ABS hydrologica unit but after over a year it is still incomplete. No accident has acured but may happen soon if not fixed.

Filed Jul 28, 2016 · Brakes · 157,328 miles · PR

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. While depressing the brake pedal to the floorboard at various speeds, the vehicle failed to respond. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal had to be depressed numerous times before it operated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the brake master and booster were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. 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 approximate failure mileage was 157,328. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 15, 2016 · Brakes · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 10, 2016 · Brakes · LA

2006 mitsubishi eclipse. Consumer writes in regards to brake system issues and replacement parts not available to repair recall.

Questions about the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse brakes

Does the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 71 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 72% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse brakes problems start?

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

Was there a recall on the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse brakes?

Yes, 3 recalls: 15V337000, 05V299000, 05V247000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mitsubishi Eclipse have bad brakes?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse model years with the most brakes complaints are 2007 (87 complaints), 2006 (71 complaints) and 2008 (58 complaints).