2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Newest first.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (ABS) unit, one or more of the internal valves may seize.…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, flush and clean the ABS hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid, free of charge. If the inspection shows that the valves may seize, the ABS unit will be replaced. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-004.
Mitsubishi IS recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. the bracket that IS the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. the process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket. The recall began on september 20, 2008. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the key lock cable was improperly manufactured and may not allow the cable end to lock into the floor shifter mechanism. this can result in the interlock system to become inoperative and allow the ignition key to be removed without the gearshift mechanism being placed in the park position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the ignition interlock cable and replace it if necessary. the recall began on november 20, 2006. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
On certain passenger vehicles, the metal forming part of the front crossmember may have been improperly stamped resulting in the metal becoming thinner in the cross-section than specified. this could, over time, result in breakage of the crossmember.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Breakage of the crossmember may allow separation of the passenger side lower control arm, which may result in the loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember free of charge. the recall began on september 21, 2006. owners may contact mitsubishi at 888-648-7820.
Owner complaints
107 complaints15 involved a crash1 involved a fire13 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
With my vehicle the brakes go straight to the floor. I took it to the mitsubishi dealership closest to me (Bobmills mitsubishi Jacksonville Nc). When I got there i told them what was going on, and if you bleed the brakes they worked fine for 3 or 4 days but after that the brakes would just go to…
With my vehicle the brakes go straight to the floor. I took it to the mitsubishi dealership closest to me (Bobmills mitsubishi Jacksonville Nc). When I got there i told them what was going on, and if you bleed the brakes they worked fine for 3 or 4 days but after that the brakes would just go to the floor again. They said they bleed the brakes to replace the fluid and then tested the ABS module for a recall and said it was fine but I had a collapsed brake line in the rear. I replaced all the brake lines on the vehicle and did a complete bleed again to remove any air. The brakes now go all the way to the floor again. I was trying to bleed them just to see if I could get some pressure, but 3 of the lines aren't getting pressure. I decided to check and bleed at the master cylinder, I had plenty of pressure coming out so I know that's good. Then I checked the bleed pressure at the ABS module thats on the recall and I am only getting pressure from the drivers front tire, the other 3 are not giving pressure at all, even if you pump the brakes while they are open. So I know the cylinders in that ABS module are bad. So I called the dealership again and they are refusing to do it because they said they don't work on vehicles that old.
- Electrical system
Warning lights turn on then automatically turn off while driving
- Service brakes
Brakes consistently fail to hold pressure and are letting go. I purchased this car back in April and the previous owner had no idea of the recall. Did a bit of research and found it's a defect in the system. Once the car fails to hold pressure I have to very rapidly spam the break pedal to get…
Brakes consistently fail to hold pressure and are letting go. I purchased this car back in April and the previous owner had no idea of the recall. Did a bit of research and found it's a defect in the system. Once the car fails to hold pressure I have to very rapidly spam the break pedal to get a sliver of pressure so my car can come to a stop. Breaking with little pressure grinds the brakes and doesn't stop the car.
- Unknown or other
UNKNOWN. I received something from the Mitsubishi company in the mail, but did not reply to them because multiple people told me those are scam related. I never had anything checked, and not sure if I have an issue.
- Service brakes
Dearler did not fix the ABS, only replaced brake fluid. ABS still fails. went back to Mitsubishi and they said they couldnt help me.
- Service brakes
Vehicle IS for sale sitting on napleton hyundai of carmel's used car lot, 4200 east 96TH street indianapolis,in 46240. I just paid for and signed paperwork for an 2007 mitsubishi eclipse SE, I haven't taken ownership as far a driving it off lot after pay/sign. Car fax was shown to me B4 signing…
Vehicle IS for sale sitting on napleton hyundai of carmel's used car lot, 4200 east 96TH street indianapolis,in 46240. I just paid for and signed paperwork for an 2007 mitsubishi eclipse SE, I haven't taken ownership as far a driving it off lot after pay/sign. Car fax was shown to me B4 signing, it's been 2 days and I haven't taken off lot yet (front d side caliper bracket slide/glide pins are seized up, brake pads locked onto rotor. I will not drive car until dealer completes recall. I was lied to about a couple things so I'm going to try to back out of purchase, that's why the complaint, I don't want to see them ignore recall and someone else buys car and something horrible happens!!
- Service brakes
I have no brakes what so ever I have to push them like 10 times before I have any
- Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel leaks profusely when filling the tank. It IS in the filler tube not the tank. It drips and puddles under the car inside the rear tire and center of car. *tr
- Seat belts · Seats
-Seat belts have become difficult to use (sticky, hard)...to pull out to connect with "snap". -plastic base (around bottom of seat by floor) became distorted/warped, caught on bottom of seat when adjusting and broke.
- Power train
Transmission case leakage both while parked and while driving
- Air bags
TL* the contact owned a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 60 mph, the contact struck a pothole and lost control of the steering. As a result, the contact crashed into a cement wall and another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and passenger sustained back injuries and bruises…
TL* the contact owned a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 60 mph, the contact struck a pothole and lost control of the steering. As a result, the contact crashed into a cement wall and another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact and passenger sustained back injuries and bruises on the stomach. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene; however, the vehicle was deemed totaled by the police officer. The insurance company towed the vehicle back to the contact's home and started an investigation. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Service brakes
I have experienced at least 5 brake failures where the brake pedal went to the floor. I have had 3 master cylinder replacements and have taken the car to a certified mechanic multiple times trying to fix the problem. After finding out about safety recall sr-15-004, I took vehicle to mitsubishi…
I have experienced at least 5 brake failures where the brake pedal went to the floor. I have had 3 master cylinder replacements and have taken the car to a certified mechanic multiple times trying to fix the problem. After finding out about safety recall sr-15-004, I took vehicle to mitsubishi dealership to have the recall repaired on 6/15/18. they flushed out the ABS system and replaced dot 3 brake fluid with dot 4, ran ABS system test and it came out "ok no repair to ABS needed at this time." since then, I have experienced 7 more brake failures where the pedal went to the floor. My certified mechanic was finally able to re-create the incident, which seems to happen after, not during, braking over rough road surfaces. The brake pedal usually comes right back up after a few seconds or minutes, and IS fine until another braking incident over rough road. there are no codes delivered at all during these instances. my mechanic and I both are convinced that these occurrences are related to the recall problem of deterioration inside the ABS unit, as no other brake problems exist. this has been happening september 2016 (mileage 72,563) until present (august 4, 2018, mileage 96,783) and IS a very, very dangerous problem!!!
- Service brakes · Steering · Suspension
Left front wheel fell off after failure of front cross member. Vehicle was on a city street under 4 mph when bumped by adjacent car in left front fender.
- Service brakes
I was driving on a dead end street and the brakes went all the way to the floor and I had no stopping or slowing down even with pumping the brakes I had the brakes checked a month prior to this because the brake and ABS light would come on randomly and the technician at morries mazda reported to…
I was driving on a dead end street and the brakes went all the way to the floor and I had no stopping or slowing down even with pumping the brakes I had the brakes checked a month prior to this because the brake and ABS light would come on randomly and the technician at morries mazda reported to me they were operational.. I ended up hitting a tree (my choices were a line of cars or a tree, so I picked the tree) with the brake malfunction and no air bags deployed at around 30 plus mph. And I sustained injuries. When I looked at the brakes it appeared that the front passenger side brake was the only operational brake as it was the only rotor to not have accumulated a high amount of rust.
- Unknown or other
The dashboard facia IS pulling away from the dashboard. I have recently reported this under tracking number 10956954. It has gotten worse, and I am concerned that the passenger side airbag could be hindered in event of air bag deployment. I am attaching photos.
- Air bags · Power train · Service brakes
My car was stolen last year by someone I knew, and was wrecked. After the wreck, myself and pennsylvania state police spoke to the person and he said the accident was caused because the brakes failed to engage as he was making a turn and the right lower control arm failed, which caused the tie rod…
My car was stolen last year by someone I knew, and was wrecked. After the wreck, myself and pennsylvania state police spoke to the person and he said the accident was caused because the brakes failed to engage as he was making a turn and the right lower control arm failed, which caused the tie rod to snap which punctured through the wheel and out the tire. Damage done to the vehicle confirms this, and I have pictures and documentation to support this claim. Car was left on the side of the road with entire front right suspension detached, cv shaft ripped out from the manual transmission, entire front right wheel hub assembly was ripped off, caliper, brake pads and rotor remained attached to the hub, but were disconnected from the vehicle. The wheel also remained intact on the hub. There was significant front end damage to the bumper, fender, inner wheel hub splash guards, headlight, etc. air bags did not deploy. His seat belt did not lock on impact. Car was totaled and considered salvage, but I reconstructed it and have over $4,500 invested in repairs that could have been avoided if the brakes and lower control arm worked properly. He was traveling on a side street through a small town around 11PM on a clear, warm night. No other moving cars were on the road at the time, but he did side swipe several parked cars.
- Air bags · Structure › Body
I have a 2007 mitsubishi eclipes GS. That has over 160,000 miles. For the last 9 months or even longer my husband has to push the passenger side dash board down where the airbag IS to cover it back. No, I haven't took it to a dealer yet, I figure with the warranty off of the car, the dealer ship…
I have a 2007 mitsubishi eclipes GS. That has over 160,000 miles. For the last 9 months or even longer my husband has to push the passenger side dash board down where the airbag IS to cover it back. No, I haven't took it to a dealer yet, I figure with the warranty off of the car, the dealer ship would say I have to pay to fix it. I have no money to fix it. So, I'm hoping that someone will read this and tell me that there IS a recall on it so, it can be fixed the right way. I hope the passenger side airbag(dash board) works incase of a accident. I'm planning on calling the dealer ship monday 10/24/2016 to get more information on the problem.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
TL* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal had to be depressed to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. After the brake pedal was released, an abnormal noise was heard from the brake area. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal had to be depressed to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. After the brake pedal was released, an abnormal noise was heard from the brake area. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder and the power brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000. updated 09/06/16*lj updated 09/07/16.*jb
- Electrical system · Service brakes
5 years after buying vehicle, brake pedal would sporadically push all the way to the floor. Took me 3 years for someone to figure out what was wrong with spongy, whistling brakes. ABS hydraulic unit had grease caked under it, and the shop would not let me drive my car because it was too dangerous.…
5 years after buying vehicle, brake pedal would sporadically push all the way to the floor. Took me 3 years for someone to figure out what was wrong with spongy, whistling brakes. ABS hydraulic unit had grease caked under it, and the shop would not let me drive my car because it was too dangerous. Had ABS system replaced on my $, a year later a recall came out on the ABS hydraulic unit. Mitsubishi denied my claim for reimbursement because the place that fixed it failed to write on the form the reasons I came in to get it fixed. Apparently I'm going to have an $800 part replaced for no reason. Found on nhtsa the indicators of a bad part and the fact that it IS documented my ABS light came on should be enough. also, passenger side door: the automatic lock no longer works and there IS no key hole on that side; could be a slight issue but IS more annoying than anything and puts car at risk for theft.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Service brakes
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.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. When depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was unable to provide the parts for the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 560,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. As a result, the contact had to down shift for the vehicle in order to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the…
TL* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. As a result, the contact had to down shift for the vehicle in order to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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 that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
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 that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Structure
The front of my dashboard (the airbag sits behind it) IS coming off of my vehicle. it IS on the passenger's side. I contacted the mitsubishi dealer in charleston, sc and he informed me that he had seen numerous vehicles with the same problem (mitsubishi). I consider this to be a safety hazard…
The front of my dashboard (the airbag sits behind it) IS coming off of my vehicle. it IS on the passenger's side. I contacted the mitsubishi dealer in charleston, sc and he informed me that he had seen numerous vehicles with the same problem (mitsubishi). I consider this to be a safety hazard because once this piece of material falls off there will be nothing to protect the passenger from the airbag at any time. I was informed it would cost $1,200 to fix. the entire dashboard needs to be replaced. my vehicle doesn't even have 100,000 miles on it yet. I believe that having my vehicle in the condition it IS in IS very dangerous and mitsubishi obviously didn't manufacture a good reliable product which IS not only deceptive but dangerous. please help me. thank you! *Tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10240443This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10235609This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10235608This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
- 10235606This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10211530This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
- 10174065This is an Advanced Technical Information Notice that was sent to dealers, informing them that a catalytic converter warranty extension will be launched December 19, 2013 for certain 2006-2008 Galant V6, 2006-2008 Eclipse V6, and 2007-2008 Eclipse Spyder V6 registered in the states of California, Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont. This warranty extension will also apply to certain 2008 Galant V6, 2008 Eclipse V6, and 2008 Eclipse Spyder V6 registered in the states of Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. The TSB outlining the warranty extension will be available December 19, 2013 on MEDIC and MDL. Notification letters will be sent to owners of affected vehicles, notifying them of the catalytic converter extended warranty.
- 10173901Due to variations in production, certain exhaust manifold mounted catalytic converters may experience catalyst layer separation on affected vehicles. If this occurs, the MIL will illuminate with DTC P0421 or P0431, "Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold" stored in the PCM. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is extending the catalytic converter warranty only on affected vehicles currently registered in certain states from 8 years / 80,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles.
- 10172523This TSB supercedes TSB-09-42A-015, issued October, 2009, to update affected vehicles, add Outlander Sport and add FAST Key case part numbers. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) integrated key case and FAST Key Transmitter case repair kits are now available. If the plastic parts of the key are broken or missing, but the key functions properly, use the appropriate service parts kit instead of replacing the entire key assembly. When replacing only the key case, it is not necessary to program immobilizer, RKE and OSS functions. For integrated RKE keys, once the electronic components are transferred to the new case, the key can be cut to the vehicle's key code.
- 10170853Caution statements regarding the disposal of certain SRS components have been incorrect in the service manuals of affected vehicles. This TSB provides updated caution statements.
- 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170763The door lock switch rocker button is now available separately. This TSB provides replacement instructions for the affected service manuals.
- 10170694The driver's side central door lock switch rocker button is now available through spare parts. It is no longer necessary to replace the entire switch assembly for a broken switch rocker button. This TSB provides the part number and instructions for installation of a new drivers central door lock switch rocker button.
- 10170107This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170104This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170103This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170102This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170099This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- 10170097This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170074This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170070This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
- 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10152965This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Rear Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals to update the special service tool used in replacement of the Toe Control Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover.
- 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10130468This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
- 10054659Mitsubishi: see document search button for owner letter. Certain exhaust manifold mounted catalytic converters will experience catalyst layer separation due to production variations and will cause malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to illuminate. Model 2006-2008 galant, eclipse, eclipse spyder.
- 10030267Mitsubishi: in certain model/model years vehicles, the coils have been found to overheat and possibly melt; check ground point #12 for signs of corrosion, especially if the battery has recently been replaced. High resistance at the ground can cause coils to overheat.
- 10021743Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected.
- 10020043Incorrect software parameters in the pcm may cause the mil to illuminate and diagnostic trouble code p0335 and/or p0340 (crankshaft or camshaft position sensor circuit) to set in the pcm.
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