brakes 17 complaints shown
54 total in this category ·
severe · avg repair $450 ·
see brakes cluster analysis → 12/31/2015 ODI #10817169.0
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 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 failure mileage was unknown.
12/28/2015 54,000 mi ODI #10816519.0
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 brakes, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact had to exert an abnormal amount of pressure in order for the vehicle to stop. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 2/4/16 *cn the consumer stated when he attempted to apply the brake, it went to the floor. The rotors were recently
12/20/2014 51,000 mi ODI #10667456.0
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 next few days. As I search on the web , other consumers with the same model car(eclipse 2006-2008) are experiencing the same issue. The government need to get involved before someone get killed. This is a manufacturer defect under mvss. There should be a recall!!! Another concern, I have another eclipse. 07 that can get the same issue . We need a recall so the consumer can be safe and
12/09/2015 ODI #10809178.0
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 away and was turned away upon arriving because they can't fix the problem. My car is unsafe and Mitsubishi will not fix it.
12/04/2015 46,754 mi ODI #10808419.0
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 repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,754. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
11/30/2015 Crash ODI #10807478.0
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 brakes, hydraulic) however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
11/28/2015 ODI #10807268.0
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?
11/26/2014 30,000 mi ODI #10661060.0
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. *tr
11/25/2015 ODI #10806769.0
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 myself, there is the possibility that I would not get reimbursed. I would like to get this fixed immediately before the brakes give out all together but due to a fault of the manufacturer, I am not willing to put out my hard earned money and not get it back. My car does not stop as it should while driving. The brake peddle does not function correctly. Please fix this issue or point me in the right
11/16/2016 ODI #10926471.0
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 take the car to a service center to be looked at. Normally no issue that the local dealership recently closed and the next closest one is over 100 miles away. As my car is leaking brake fluid it has been deemed unsafe to drive. I was told I would have to pay to have the car towed to a service center to be looked at but they would not guarantee that it would be fixed. As this is a known problem
11/16/2015 31,000 mi ODI #10790588.0
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi eclipse. While driving at approximately 10 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle made a grinding noise without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently on several occasions and then progressed each time the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Update 01/15/16 ma updated 1/15/16 *cn updated 05/17/1
11/10/2015 70,000 mi ODI #10789670.0
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the brake pedal was applied and extended to the floorboard numerous times. The failure progressed for years. The vehicle was taken to more than two repair shops and they were not able to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was to be taken to the dealer to receive the recall repair, but the contact was informed that the repair would not be scheduled until the second recall notification was received. The contact was unable to determine when the second recall notice would be mailed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the progressing failure, which occurred prior to notification of the recall. Until the second notice was receive
10/30/2015 60,000 mi ODI #10787240.0
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 60 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and had to be depressed several times to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ABS hydraulic unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v370000 (service brakes) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
10/28/2015 90,000 mi Crash ODI #10786823.0
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available for the recall repair and that a second notification would be issued when the recall parts were available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed. As a result, the contact was involved in a head on collision. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
10/23/2013 41,000 mi ODI #10549285.0
I noticed that as I press the brake peddle down and let off there is a whistle sound as the brake peddle is coming back up. This issue is continuing to get worse.the more that I drive the car, the less efficient my brakes are working to actually stop the car. Multiple mechanics have looked under the hood and said it could be either the master brake cylinder or the ABS control which is very uncommon for a car with such low miles.???? *tr
10/22/2013 47,000 mi ODI #10548962.0
As I was driving down a congested road, I tried to come to a stop and the peddle went all the way down to the floorboard. I tried pulling the emergency brake and that didn't work either. At that point I avoided a collision by going on the median and down shifted. The car, luckily, is a 5 speed. My husband replaced the brake pads a month or so before that, so he checked to be sure the lines were bled correctly. Which they were. This was the first instance. Today was the scariest. It was raining and I was going 45 in the middle lane. The car in front of me stopped suddenly and I tried, too. The front end kind of hopped up a few times as I tried to apply the brakes and e brake. Again, by the grace of god, I was far enough away that I didn't hit him. Being wary after the first incident, I stay
10/16/2015 ODI #10782895.0
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the brake warning indicator illuminated continuously. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed brake fluid. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (services brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The failure mileage was unknown.