2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: brake failure

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 Apr 11, 2016 · Brakes · 101,000 miles · WA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving at various speeds and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brakes failed and the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Brakes · 70,831 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 10 MPH, the brakes failed and traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulics). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,831.

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 30, 2015 · Brakes · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. While the vehicle was approaching a stop, the anti-brake system warning light illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. The contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available for the recall repair and that a second notification would be issued when the recall parts were available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed. As a result, the contact was involved in a head on collision. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 30, 2015 · Brakes · 29,030 miles · PR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts were not available and that the contact would receive a second letter notifying when the parts were available. On two separate occasions, the brake pedal was depressed but the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but repair was unable to be perform due to the part not being available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 29,030.

Filed Sep 20, 2015 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · AZ

There has been intermittent brake failure for four years. Many trips to the mechanic (180 degrees auto in phoenix arizona) included replacement of master cylinder twice and numerous brake jobs that never fixed the problem. Now we find that mitsubishi has known about the problem, has issued a warning, but has yet to provide a fix for this issue. We will not drive this car any longer as we never know when the failure will occur and we never want anyone hurt.

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that that the brakes failed to engage intermittently. The failure mileage was 100,000.

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.

Filed Feb 14, 2015 · Brakes · 52,000 miles · IL

As many others have described; anti-lock brakes engaged in light snowy conditions. Pedal firmness was lost. Initially brakes would grab when pedal pushed, then loss of brake pressure until pedal was pushed all the way down to floor (hissing sound). Some brake pressure could be restored by tapping brake as brakes were applied, but this application was not always consistent. Took car to national chain brake/tire shop. They looked at car and determined that calipers were hung up, so adjusted and lubricated calipers. This did not fix problem so brake lines were bled, still did not fix problem. Shop determined that they needed mitsubishi proprietary diagnostic equipment to repair (refunded money for failed repair). Recommended car be returned to dealer for repairs. Dealer had car for two weeks (waiting for parts) determined that master cylinder had internal seal failure brake fluid leaked into booster, destroying booster, also showed internal valve damage to brake module which required replacement. Repairs cost almost $2,000.00 for a car with 52,000 miles! Hydraulic system failed before brake pads needed to be replaced! Mitsubishi does not feel that this repair is unusual so has no relief program for costs. It seems that brakes that fail while driving would be something the government and the manufacturer should be concerned about. When will you force a recall on these items? Does someone have to die first? Hope I'm not the one.