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The 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 107 NHTSA owner complaints and 4 active recall campaigns on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, and what a working mechanic would actually do about it.
The 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 107 NHTSA owner complaints and 4 recalls on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is brakes at 80 complaints, typically surfacing around 88,552 miles (~$450 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Eclipse | 6 | 4 |
| 2006 Eclipse | 99 | 4 |
| 2007 Eclipse (this page) | 107 | 4 |
| 2008 Eclipse | 71 | 1 |
| 2009 Eclipse | 0 | 1 |
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or make the seller fix it before you sign.
⚠ The one to take seriously: brakes is flagged severe on this model , showing up around 88,552 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 4 active recalls on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 7.0/10 model. The priciest documented failure is body (~$1,500) — get the seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
See the full pre-purchase inspection checklist →A noise, a warning light, a repair quote, "should I buy this?" — get an answer grounded in this vehicle's actual NHTSA record, not generic advice.
Answers use this vehicle's NHTSA complaint & recall record — owner-reported and unverified, not a diagnosis. Verify anything safety-critical with a mechanic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts needed were not available. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available and were not able to…
2007 Mitsubishi eclipse. Consumer writes in regards to anti-lock braking system recall notice and lack of parts . *smd updated 07/05/16.*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the dashboard became fractured near the passenger's side air bag area, exposing a portion of the air bag. The contact stated that the dashboard was coming unglued. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts needed were not available. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available and were not able to…
Drag to your current mileage. Numbers are derived from this vehicle's complaint history.
A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
The 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Brakes: 80 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 62,350–110,000 mi; Reliability score 7.0/10 — around the segment average; 4 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Inspect the brakes first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 80 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 88,552 miles. Average repair cost runs about $450 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
It scores 7.0 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 107 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is brakes. Typical failure occurs around 88,552 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is brakes, with 80 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 88,552 miles. Average repair cost runs about $450 at an independent shop.
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 77,208 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 107 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.