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 PROVIDE A TIME FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse brakes problems
severe 80 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
80
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 16 most recent
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 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 PROVIDE A TIME FRAME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 0…
WHILE DRIVING ON SNOW AS BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE ABS KICKED IN AND THE VEHICLE SLID. AT THAT POINT ALL BRAKE PRESSURE AT THE PEDAL WAS LOST AND FAILED TO RETURN. BRAKING REQUIRED FULL ENGAGING PEDAL AND HAD LITTLE TO NO PRESSURE. ABOUT 2 DAYS LATER ALL BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE RETURNED. SINCE THIS INCIDENT, ANYTIME I HAVE TO BRAKE HARD THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENS, AND HAS COME CLOSE TO CAUSING A COLL…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER 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. VIN TOOL CO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED AND THE BRAKE FLUID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE BRAKES SEIZED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR. THE BRAKES UNLOCKED AFTER BEING DEPRESSED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER , WHO INFORMED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO PERFOR…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND NOTICED THAT IT FELT LIKE A SPONGE. THE CONTACT APPLIED ADDITIONAL PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE SLID FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAD TO BE RE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/12/16*LJ; 04/27/18*JB *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT ABNORMAL WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED …
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
It's a meaningful issue. 80 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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