2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse: brake failure

Filed Sep 17, 2020 · Brakes · 177,000 miles · MN

I have no brakes what so ever I have to push them like 10 times before I have any

Filed Aug 4, 2018 · Brakes · 96,783 miles · TN

I have experienced at least 5 brake failures where the brake pedal went to the floor. I have had 3 master cylinder replacements and have taken the car to a certified mechanic multiple times trying to fix the problem. After finding out about safety recall sr-15-004, I took vehicle to mitsubishi dealership to have the recall repaired on 6/15/18. They flushed out the ABS system and replaced dot 3 brake fluid with dot 4, ran ABS system test and it came out "ok no repair to ABS needed at this time." since then, I have experienced 7 more brake failures where the pedal went to the floor. My certified mechanic was finally able to re-create the incident, which seems to happen after, not during, braking over rough road surfaces. The brake pedal usually comes right back up after a few seconds or minutes, and is fine until another braking incident over rough road. There are no codes delivered at all during these instances. My mechanic and I both are convinced that these occurrences are related to the recall problem of deterioration inside the ABS unit, as no other brake problems exist. This has been happening september 2016 (mileage 72,563) until present (august 4, 2018, mileage 96,783) and is a very, very dangerous problem!!!

Filed May 17, 2018 · Brakes · 198,449 miles · WI · crash · 1 injury

I was driving on a dead end street and the brakes went all the way to the floor and I had no stopping or slowing down even with pumping the brakes I had the brakes checked a month prior to this because the brake and ABS light would come on randomly and the technician at morries mazda reported to me they were operational.. I ended up hitting a tree (my choices were a line of cars or a tree, so I picked the tree) with the brake malfunction and no air bags deployed at around 30 plus MPH. And I sustained injuries. When I looked at the brakes it appeared that the front passenger side brake was the only operational brake as it was the only rotor to not have accumulated a high amount of rust.

Filed Apr 16, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 132,958 miles · PA · crash

My car was stolen last year by someone I knew, and was wrecked. After the wreck, myself and pennsylvania state police spoke to the person and he said the accident was caused because the brakes failed to engage as he was making a turn and the right lower control arm failed, which caused the tie rod to snap which punctured through the wheel and out the tire. Damage done to the vehicle confirms this, and I have pictures and documentation to support this claim. Car was left on the side of the road with entire front right suspension detached, cv shaft ripped out from the manual transmission, entire front right wheel hub assembly was ripped off, caliper, brake pads and rotor remained attached to the hub, but were disconnected from the vehicle. The wheel also remained intact on the hub. There was significant front end damage to the bumper, fender, inner wheel hub splash guards, headlight, etc. Air bags did not deploy. His seat belt did not lock on impact. Car was totaled and considered salvage, but I reconstructed it and have over $4,500 invested in repairs that could have been avoided if the brakes and lower control arm worked properly. He was traveling on a side street through a small town around 11pm on a clear, warm night. No other moving cars were on the road at the time, but he did side swipe several parked cars.

Filed Nov 16, 2015 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving at 25 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, there was a loud abnormal noise and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. In order to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal had to be pumped. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder and the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes), however the parts to do the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2015 · Brakes · 900,000 miles · NC · crash

I have had several incidents over several months when I step on the brake , it goes to the floor. I quickly pump the brakes and braking effectiveness returns. There has also been times where brake pedal feels mushy. I took to local dealer after almost rear ending a vehicle when it stopped suddenly.. I told them I had received the recall notice but it had told me to wait for further instruction. I informed the dealer that something had to be done as vehicle was unsafe. They performed an ABS recall inspection and told me car was fine......".I said no it's not and something needs to be done now. The dealer said they would get back to me. Oct 2nd the brake failed and in avoiding another car I went into the ditch causing damage to car and mild whiplash. Car was towed. I informed dealer and asked what I should do.......he said they could flush system but most likely the ABS unit needed replacing and they did not have it. I talked to mitchubishi n.awho informed me that there was no recall........I now have a car that insurance will fix but I will pay 500.00 deductible for a car that I am afraid to drive, so now what do I do? The accident happened on a city street when I was preparing to turn left. State patrol and ems responded.

Filed Sep 3, 2015 · Brakes · 79,080 miles · CA

Brakes stopped working before a speed bump. Have been spongy and making puppy like sounds ever since when released.

Filed Aug 21, 2015 · Brakes · 63,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was engaged and extended to the floorboard. The contact mentioned that the brakes failed to respond. In addition, the contact received notification of an unknown manufacturer recall and stated that the part needed was not available in a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.ma 10/2 the consumer stated while attempting to pull over after the brakes failed, the vehicle received a dent on the lower passenger side from hitting an object on the shoulder of the road. Updated 12/30/2015

Filed Aug 13, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · KY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving at approximately 30 MPH attempting to avoid impacting a dog, the contact swerved to the left and depressed the brake pedal but the brakes failed to engage. As a result, the contact crashed into three trees. The driver and front passenger side air bags did not deploy. The contact mentioned that only the driver side curtain air bag deployed. The driver sustained injuries to the neck and back which required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts needed were not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Aug 6, 2015 · Brakes · 71,400 miles · IL · crash

The brakes failed to stop the car at a stop sign the breakes stated to grip,the pedal went all the way down and I could not stop the car and I hit the car in front of me causing a crash. I call the the company they told me to call the local dealer, I made and appoitment to get it fix @ the only dealer in decatur ill, the appointment at 7:00 am I left at 2:00p.m. Only for them to tell me they didn't have the part to fix my car that I have to wait for another letter from the mitsubishi company. On the 8/5/2015 I call again, I don't feel safe driving in this car and the company told me they will tow the car to the dealer to get it fix, the dealer told me it will take a day,today I call the dealer they told me it will take 3 to 4 days,when ask for a rental they say I have to call the mitsubishi company because they couldn't provided me with a rental. I call the mitsubishi costumer service @ the same thing. After spending all morning and afternoon trying to get to this company no one can provided me with a solution. It is a shame for the mitsubishi company that after all is not the coustumer problem is there problem, but when it come to get money from the goverment for there business so many mills...they can not take care of cotumers but also;.now they are moving out of USA to russia living us the USA consumers on a cool mud of problem. Who can help little me (us) with this problem ?

Filed Aug 4, 2015 · Brakes · 71,000 miles · MI

The brakes failed to stop the car at a red light within about 10 feet. The road had gravel on it and the brakes started to grip, then the pedal went down further and the car kept going for about 10 feet. I was lucky there was no one in front of me. This has happened again several times since then. I have recently received the safety recall letter and went to verhage mitsubishi in holland, mi on july 30 but they said they don't have the parts to repair it. I called again today and they said they still don't have the parts to repair it. This is very unsafe and should be repaired promptly and mitsubishi is not providing the parts to do the repair..

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Brakes · 101,062 miles · GA

While driving to work one morning in january around 7:00, my brake pedal went to the floor when I attempted to stop for traffic. I had to steer out of my lane to avoid hitting the stopped car in front of me. I quickly pumped the pedal and it came back up to stop my car. I took the car to a nearby firestone service center but they could not locate any problem, as the car was stopping okay at that time. At least once or twice every couple of months since january, I have had this same thing to occur, the brake pedal goes to the floor when stopping. I have to pump the pedal very fast and hard to stop. Once the pedal is back up, it stops fine. I just never know when it is going to the floor. In july 2015, I received a letter from mitsubishi motors notifying me of a recall due to an ABS hydraulic unit problem. The safety recall notice states mitsubishi will send me a follow up notice when the remedy parts are available. I feel this is not sufficient. I feel my car is too unsafe for driving. It should be towed to a local dealership for immediate repair. I should be given a safe rental car until mitsubishi can fix the brakes. The dealership has informed me, they have no towing available, I will have to pay for towing and for a diagnostic check if they cannot reproduce the brake failure, even though there is a recall in place. I know this is an intermittent problem and they probably will not be able to reproduce the failure, that should not cost me towing, diagnostic or storage cost. Is mitsubishi only responsible when there is a crash? I want my car safe for me and my family. I feel mitsubishi should do more to make this happen.