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.
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse brakes complaints
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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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part needed to perform the repair 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 contact had not experienced a failure. Ma 10/22/2015 updated 12/15/15.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the ABS and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. Ma 10/1 the consumer stated the brake lights were illuminated all the time. When the consumer brakes, the ABS activated and there was a noise coming from the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving at 20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,647.
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.
Dear representative serious anti lock hydraulic brake failure. When I had to brake the other day I had low brake pressure and brake pedal almost went to the floor when I had to come a stop. This is a serious safety item. I had my the car towed to the dealer. The service department determined the ABS(antilock brake) system is failing. Abs part is not in stock and the part won't arrive in next few days. As I search on the web , other consumers with the same model car(eclipse 2006-2008) are experiencing the same issue. The government need to get involved before someone get killed. This is a manufacturer defect under mvss. There should be a recall!!! Another concern, I have another eclipse. 07 that can get the same issue . We need a recall so the consumer can be safe and will not have to pay ~$650.
I hit some ice and the anti lock brakes made a sound and the brakes went to the floor and now the brakes are spongy. This is not the first time this has happened to me. I found a web site called club g forum and there were dozens of other eclipse owners all experiencing the same problem as me. This is definitely a major defect and needs to be recalled before someone gets seriously hurt or killed.
I have been having problems with the braking system for the last 2 years. When I accelerate the brake light comes on. I checked fluid and everything. I drove it again and had to make not even a sudden stop and the pedal went to the floor board and almost did not stop.I have read all over that there are problems with the same thing on this same model car. Not sure why there is no recall on it yet. I have two small young children and am afraid I one day will not be able to stop. When you press on the brakes there is an air or whistle sound coming from them. The pads and rotors are good and the car is a 2008 with 88,000 miles on it. It has never been hard driven. Not sure what the issue is and if the power brake booster is $139 plus fright charge from out of state and that may or may not be the problem.
The brakes got spongy one day after I braked hard, there was a whistle on release and then were far less efficient. Sometime I had to push the pedal to the floor to stop. The pedal started to engage then didn't seem to work at all until I was almost at the floor. I had the master cylinder replaced and breaks tested multiple times as well as brakes bled and nothing helped. I've had multiple mechanics change out parts and look at it but it still continues to require a lot of extra stopping time and distance. It's very hard to stop in time if you have to stop short.
During a moment when I had to hit my brakes hard as another vehicle cut me off my brakes lost full pressure. Today my brakes continue to feel unsafe and I have read that the ABS system in these cars is bad. Same loss of brake pressure and activation happens when I hit a bump on the road.
Upon applying my brakes to slow down the pedal went to the floor and a hissing noise coming from the pedal area. Had done this before and then it was ok. Started doing it again and had the brakes changed. Was fine for a while then started again. Had ase mechanic inspect master cylinder, bleed brakes and brake booster. Still all the same. I know they recalled lancer for the same issues. And also 2005-2207- eclipse. They all have the same issue. Cannot allow my daughter to drive this car due to the problem.
I noticed that as I press the brake peddle down and let off there is a whistle sound as the brake peddle is coming back up. This issue is continuing to get worse.the more that I drive the car, the less efficient my brakes are working to actually stop the car. Multiple mechanics have looked under the hood and said it could be either the master brake cylinder or the ABS control which is very uncommon for a car with such low miles.????
As I was driving down a congested road, I tried to come to a stop and the peddle went all the way down to the floorboard. I tried pulling the emergency brake and that didn't work either. At that point I avoided a collision by going on the median and down shifted. The car, luckily, is a 5 speed. My husband replaced the brake pads a month or so before that, so he checked to be sure the lines were bled correctly. Which they were. This was the first instance. Today was the scariest. It was raining and I was going 45 in the middle lane. The car in front of me stopped suddenly and I tried, too. The front end kind of hopped up a few times as I tried to apply the brakes and e brake. Again, by the grace of god, I was far enough away that I didn't hit him. Being wary after the first incident, I stay far back from other cars. Every time this happens, I hear a whining sound when the peddle is pumped and until the peddle comes back all the way up. This year should be recalled, too. Tallahassee has no dealership, so my closet option is about an hour and a half away.
When braking to stop, the brake pedal experienced a longer than normal pedal stroke resulting in a rear end collision. It is an intermittent problem. The 2006 eclipse has a recall for this exact problem. 2007-2008 eclipses should also be recalled to fix this potential problem. There are several online posts describing this problem on a 2008 eclipse.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while driving, he attempted to engage the brakes but the vehicle did not respond. As a result, he crashed into the rear of another vehicle. A police a report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who was not able to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 15,000.
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