2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 12, 2025 · Brakes · 111,000 miles · AR

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH and descending an incline on the road, the contact depressed the brake pedal, and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact used the parking brake to slow down the vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer because the closest dealer was 2 hours away, and the brakes had failed. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V337000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact had called the manufacturer and was advised to find a local independent mechanic, and the manufacturer would ship the parts needed to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer had not included a key computer tool to set the ABS system correctly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed about the lack of support. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

Filed May 18, 2018 · Brakes · 118,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) in july of 2015. The vehicle was taken to goldstein mitsubishi (613 new loudon rd, latham, ny 12110, (518) 690-2500) in april of 2016 to be repaired. The contact stated that a temporary remedy was performed because the parts were not available to permanently repair the corrosion of the ABS hydraulic unit. However, the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was repaired in 2016. While driving 40 MPH over a bump or pothole, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and the vehicle would become very difficult to stop. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing since the brakes were replaced two months ago. The contact called goldstein mitsubishi and was informed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and that the repairs were the responsibility of the vehicle owner. The manufacturer was not made aware of the brake failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Nov 16, 2016 · Brakes · TN

My 2008 eclipse had an open recall on issues with ABS for over a year. After a year I was finally notified that the parts were available to fix the issue. After much hassle dealing with the local deal I took my car in for repair. The service center claimed to have fixed the problem. However now my car is no leaking brake fluid from the ABS. I contacted customer service and was told I need to take the car to a service center to be looked at. Normally no issue that the local dealership recently closed and the next closest one is over 100 miles away. As my car is leaking brake fluid it has been deemed unsafe to drive. I was told I would have to pay to have the car towed to a service center to be looked at but they would not guarantee that it would be fixed. As this is a known problem with ABS system and an open recall this is totally unacceptable. Customer service told me it was not their concern on getting the car to be fixed and it did not matter that there were no service centers where I lived. I was also told that it was not their problem. As this product is manufactured by them and has their name I find this totally laughable. It is obvious that this company has no concerns for their customers and has no intention of fixing an know issue as it is an open recall.

Filed Aug 14, 2016 · Brakes · GA

July ,2015 I received a recall on my ABS hydraulic unit and before I got into warranty service. One evening I was able to stop my brakes made a gridding noise and pushed to floor. I went in in and the bleed brake and let me go. And it happen again and I went in to warranty dept.. They did the same tihing. They said they look for leaks and take picures and that it.

Filed Jan 12, 2016 · Brakes · 71,937 miles · TX

Abs recall. Notified of recall warning of possible " reduction in braking performance, increasing a risk of crash without warning". Notified of recall in july 2015. Manufacturer refuses to to provide th required repairs unless " there is problem that can be verified by a dealership". How can get the required repairs before I experience a brake failure?

Filed Nov 28, 2015 · Brakes · NY

The car was recalled july 2015 for ABS hydaulic brake unit because it is susceptable to failure. I have called the dealer each month and till this day they tell me there is no remedy for the recall yet. What is the point of the recall if they dont fix it?

Filed Nov 25, 2015 · Brakes · PA

The brakes on my vehicle are not working as they should. Abs system was recalled by mitsubishi back in july, and they have yet to fix the problem. I have been very close to getting in to accidents due to the brakes not working properly, with my young son in the vehicle. When I spoke to mitsubishi they informed me that the remedy is not yet available. I was also told that if I got the brakes fixed myself, there is the possibility that I would not get reimbursed. I would like to get this fixed immediately before the brakes give out all together but due to a fault of the manufacturer, I am not willing to put out my hard earned money and not get it back. My car does not stop as it should while driving. The brake peddle does not function correctly. Please fix this issue or point me in the right direction.

Filed Oct 30, 2015 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 60 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and had to be depressed several times to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS hydraulic unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v370000 (service brakes) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Brakes · 94,000 miles · WA

For a month, I've noticed that my brake fluid level was decreasing rapidly and that I had to refill my brake fluid once a week. On 9/22/2015, suddenly my brake pedal had to go to the floor before I could start slowing down. I took my car to a mechanic on 9/24/2015. He said that my ABS pump was leaking really bad and he cannot find/buy the part anywhere and that I had to take it to the dealership. I took it to a mitsubishi dealership that same day and told them what I was experiencing and what I was told. They kept the car that day and ran tests and confirmed with me in the morning of 9/25/2015 that it was the ABS pump, which is part of a recent recall. The service manager at the dealership told me that he would be in contact with their corporate office about what to do next to get my vehicle fixed and to give me a rental car in the mean time (I couldn't get to work on 9/24 or 9/25 because I live an hour from work). In the evening of 9/25, the service manager called me back and told me that the corporate office is not willing to provide a rental car because the recall didn't say anything about the ABS pump "leaking". The recall only mentions the valves within the pump "sticking", and because of that, cannot determine yet if my car is included in the recall and that additional tests need to be done, so they won't provide me with a rental car yet. He gave me the phone number to mitsubishi service center to try getting a rental car. I called in the morning of 9/28/2015 and the service center explained to me what I've already been told by the service manager at the dealership about the recall, but also that mitsubishi doesn't provide loaner vehicles due to a recall but it is up to the individual dealership. I explained to them that I've now missed 3 days of work because of a faulty part they put in my car and I'm losing money. I need help with this situation

Filed Sep 20, 2015 · Brakes · 87,000 miles · TN

While driving as I went to brake, I felt the brakes had gone out. My foot went all the way to the floor, very very scary! At times it would not do this, it then became more often. I took in for repair and they repaired the master cylinder. Once I picked up the problem still existed. I did return to the repair shop and they stated they had to reset a switch, it seems okay now. My concern is since I received this ABS recall, could this have been the issue? Just wanted to report this in case there is some sort of relation.

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · TX

Safety recall notice received on ABS brakes, brake stroke has increased dramatically, breaks are squishy and need to be pumped, symptoms are as described on recall notice, pads are ok, no air in lines, fluid level ok. Called local dealer ......mitsubishi(delete) and was told they were not authorized yet to make repairs on the recall . I could take it in and pay for the checks and repairs my self and submit bill for refund to mitsubishi. Not acceptable to me at this time,( expect several hundred dollars). Called mitsubishi customer relations department number listed on the recall notice (888‑648‑7820) was told the same thing that parts are not available but I could take it in, have local dealer make repairs, pay for it myself and send bill to them. Again not acceptable. Will wait until I get the second notice to take the car in for repair I guess.

Filed Aug 10, 2015 · Brakes · 33,000 miles · VA

Driving into work at 35mph, light changed and pressed brakes to stop. Brake pedal went all the way to the floor and the car did not slow down. Release brake pedal and pressed again, tapping the brake pedal to slow the car to avoid going through intersection and hitting car in front. Car slowed eventually after 3 times releasing the brake and pressing it again. No accident occurred, but this type of incident has happened on multiple occasions since then, making me feel unsafe driving my own car. Now, summer of 2015, the brakes are not working properly and we have to push the the brake all the way to the floor to stop and the brakes are very insensitive where they used to respond to the slightest tap and stop. We took the car to the dealership for service and were quoted $2000 worth of repairs to replace the ABS and grand master cylinder and rear brake pads. In july, we received a recall notice for exactly this type of incident, however the dealership was not equipped to handle the repair for some weeks and just now (august 7) we were notified that they have the parts available for the first level of repair - even though they suggested to replace the entire system. However, mitsubishi is telling us that they have to be able to reproduce the problem in order to fix the brakes and we were advised to "keep on driving until the problem occurs" - do they really want to pay the cost of a wrongful death/ dismemberment suit rather than the cost of parts and labor to repair faulty brakes which they have already recalled? We have to wait to see if the dealer can reproduce the brakes malfunction to see if they will cover the cost of repairs. This has been a nightmare and we are left without a car or even the offer of loaner vehicle during this time. I cannot wait to sell this car and be rid of mitsubishi and their awful customer service.