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The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 71 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, and what a working mechanic would actually do about it.
The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 71 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is brakes at 54 complaints, typically surfacing around 68,663 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 | 107 | 4 |
| 2008 Eclipse (this page) | 71 | 1 |
| 2009 Eclipse | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Eclipse | 1 | 0 |
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 68,663 mi. Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Run the VIN from the listing — 1 active recall on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 7.8/10 model. The priciest documented failure is airbags (~$1,100) — 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 2008 Mitsubishi eclipse. While driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to stop the vehicle. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 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…
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…
I received a safety recall notice in july of 2015. It is now five months later and they still haven't fixed the issue. My brake pedal sometimes doesn't work properly and makes a sucking sound when the pedal is released. I called Mitsubishi and they said to bring it to a…
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A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 71 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 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 2008 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: 54 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 47,000–90,000 mi; Reliability score 7.8/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign 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 54 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 68,663 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 7.8 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 71 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is brakes. Typical failure occurs around 68,663 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 54 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 68,663 miles. Average repair cost runs about $450 at an independent shop.
The brakes is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $450 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 68,663 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 71 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $450, 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.