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 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN…
2008 mitsubishi Eclipse brakes problems
severe 54 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
54
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 17 most recent
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 FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BR…
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 …
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 DEALERSHIP FOR A ROAD TEST AND THAT MY BRAKES WOULD BE FLUSHED AND CHECKED. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP 50 MILES A…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE REQUIRED A LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING A STOP, THE ANTI-BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKE…
THE CAR WAS RECALLED JULY 2015 FOR ABS HYDAULIC BRAKE UNIT BECAUSE IT IS SUSCEPTABLE TO FAILURE. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALER EACH MONTH AND TILL THIS DAY THEY TELL ME THERE IS NO REMEDY FOR THE RECALL YET. WHAT IS THE POINT OF THE RECALL IF THEY DONT FIX IT?
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. …
THE BRAKES ON MY VEHICLE ARE NOT WORKING AS THEY SHOULD. ABS SYSTEM WAS RECALLED BY MITSUBISHI BACK IN JULY, AND THEY HAVE YET TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN VERY CLOSE TO GETTING IN TO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE BRAKES NOT WORKING PROPERLY, WITH MY YOUNG SON IN THE VEHICLE. WHEN I SPOKE TO MITSUBISHI THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE REMEDY IS NOT YET AVAILABLE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT IF I GOT THE BRAKES FIXED …
MY 2008 ECLIPSE HAD AN OPEN RECALL ON ISSUES WITH ABS FOR OVER A YEAR. AFTER A YEAR I WAS FINALLY NOTIFIED THAT THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE. AFTER MUCH HASSLE DEALING WITH THE LOCAL DEAL I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR REPAIR. THE SERVICE CENTER CLAIMED TO HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER NOW MY CAR IS NO LEAKING BRAKE FLUID FROM THE ABS. I CONTACTED CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD I NEED TO …
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2008 mitsubishi Eclipse?
It's a meaningful issue. 54 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
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