Decemebr 23, 2018 I was involved in an accident on a freeway, where all the traffic suddenly came to a stop from 50 MPH. As I pressed my breaks it was as though they almost didn't work causing me to strike the vehicle in front of me. The ABS light then became lit, all air bags were deployed and the car was determined totaled by my insurance company and I was not at fault.
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse brakes problems
28 complaints (67% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 67,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 28
- of this car's complaints
- 67%
- typical mileage
- 67,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mitsubishi Eclipse brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- 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
What 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 20 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard an abnormal crunching noise. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the parts for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that the parts were not available beyond a reasonable time frame and the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was unable to provide a reasonable time frame for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); 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 contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floor when depressed. The contact notified the dealer for several months and provided no follow up calls to provide disclosure on when the part would become available. The dealer kept stating that the parts were not available and that they would call when they arrive. The contact continued to experience the brake pedal traveling to the floor. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and the part was not available beyond a reasonable time frame. The contact replaced the brake pads twice while waiting an extremely long time for the repair, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving approximately 2 MPH into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed and the pedal traveled to the floor without resistance. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into the front end of another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the exterior damages to the front end and bumper were repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Consumer stated mitsubishi is denying any wrong doing on issue. Updated 6/6/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the remedy was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v337000 (brakes, hydraulics) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH and going down hill with acceleration, the brake pedal failed to respond. As a result, the front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The contact crashed into a concrete base. The impact caused the rear of the driver seat to detach the over head light and the console fractured. The contact sustained bruises to the right side of her body head, back shoulder, hip and knees that required medical attention. A police report was filed. 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 46,000.
Questions about the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse brakes
Does the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 67% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 67,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V337000. 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).
Other 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
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