2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2009 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.
Owner complaints
42 complaints8 involved a crash5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
Decemebr 23, 2018 I was involved in an accident on a freeway, where all the traffic suddenly came to a stop from 50 mph. As I pressed my breaks it was as though they almost didn't work causing me to strike the vehicle in front of me. The ABS light then became lit, all air bags were deployed and the car was determined totaled by my insurance company and I was not at fault.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 20 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard an abnormal crunching noise. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes failed and…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 20 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard an abnormal crunching noise. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
- Structure
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the dashboard warped prematurely. The failure was located in the area of the front passenger side air bag. The contact was unable to determine the effect that the warped dashboard would have on the performance of the passenger…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the dashboard warped prematurely. The failure was located in the area of the front passenger side air bag. The contact was unable to determine the effect that the warped dashboard would have on the performance of the passenger side air bag. The dealer stated that there were no recalls related to the dashboard issue. The failure mileage was 97,000.
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the passenger side of the dashboard protruded out towards the front passenger seat. The contact was concerned that in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger could be injured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the passenger side of the dashboard protruded out towards the front passenger seat. The contact was concerned that in the event of a crash, the front seat passenger could be injured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
- Structure › Body
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. While the vehicle was parked, it was observed that the dashboard was fractured. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000. ....Updated 0711/16 *bf *cn
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the parts for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the parts for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Part distribution disconnect.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that the parts were not available beyond a reasonable time frame and the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that the parts were not available beyond a reasonable time frame and the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was unable to provide a reasonable time frame for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floor when depressed. The contact notified the dealer for several months and provided no follow up calls to provide disclosure on when the part would become available. The dealer kept stating…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floor when depressed. The contact notified the dealer for several months and provided no follow up calls to provide disclosure on when the part would become available. The dealer kept stating that the parts were not available and that they would call when they arrive. The contact continued to experience the brake pedal traveling to the floor. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and the part was not available beyond a reasonable time frame. The contact replaced the brake pads twice while waiting an extremely long time for the repair, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving approximately 2 mph into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed and the pedal traveled to the floor without resistance. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into the front end of another vehicle. There were no injuries and…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving approximately 2 mph into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed and the pedal traveled to the floor without resistance. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into the front end of another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the exterior damages to the front end and bumper were repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. consumer stated mitsubishi IS denying any wrong doing on issue. updated 6/6/18*jb
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the remedy was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (brakes, hydraulics) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The vin was not available.
- Air bags · Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph and going down hill with acceleration, the brake pedal failed to respond. As a result, the front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The contact crashed into a concrete base. The impact caused the rear…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph and going down hill with acceleration, the brake pedal failed to respond. As a result, the front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The contact crashed into a concrete base. The impact caused the rear of the driver seat to detach the over head light and the console fractured. The contact sustained bruises to the right side of her body head, back shoulder, hip and knees that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and the dealer was unable to provide the part to schedule the recall appointment. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was not able to…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and the dealer was unable to provide the part to schedule the recall appointment. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was not able to provide a time frame for when the part would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was not available.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 65 mph, the brake pedal failed to engage without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 65 mph, the brake pedal failed to engage without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. 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 had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
- Service brakes
On may 22, 2015 mitsubishi filed a recall (mitsubishi campaign# sr-15-004/nhtsa recall # 15v337) for the ABS hydraulic unit of which my vehicle IS affected. Aside from one letter I received late july informing me of the recall, I have not heard again from them regarding this matter. Calling local…
On may 22, 2015 mitsubishi filed a recall (mitsubishi campaign# sr-15-004/nhtsa recall # 15v337) for the ABS hydraulic unit of which my vehicle IS affected. Aside from one letter I received late july informing me of the recall, I have not heard again from them regarding this matter. Calling local dealerships has resulted in responses of the parts required for the repair are not yet available. Even checking the recall status on mitsubishi's website shows that the repair IS still not yet available. it has been almost eight months since the recall was filed for a serious danger and there IS no end in sight. It IS ridiculous to have a major issue with the brakes and no know if or when it may get fixed. Mitsubishi has acknowledged that this IS a problem, but their actions are showing that they could care less. No one I have spoken to at mitsubishi motors of north america has any idea when parts may become available and their only response IS to go to the dealer and pay to have the parts replaced and then file for a reimbursement claim under the recall which may not even be approved. If I can do that, why am I unable to have my vehicle serviced with the same parts under the recall? I understand needing time to source new parts that incorporate the new design, but mitsubishi has far exceeded a reasonable timeline which IS negligent and causing unnecessary risk.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 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. Parts distribute disconnect.
- Air bags
The leather on the dashboard IS lifting which will cause a problem if the airbag IS deployed. It will not fit back into the lip of the dashboard which sticks up and IS going to cause a problem when the airbag IS deployed I have asked mitsubishi to fix it as it should be a recall and they refused. *js
- Service brakes
TL- the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that after hitting a bump at approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal seized without warning. The failure occurred on approximately ten occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa…
TL- the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that after hitting a bump at approximately 25 mph, the brake pedal seized without warning. The failure occurred on approximately ten occasions. 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 notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 72,000.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 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.…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 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 confirms parts not available.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 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.…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated that there was an increase in stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. Years after the…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated that there was an increase in stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. Years after the initial failure, the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer stated that the remedy was still under development. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was applied it was difficult to depress. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than twice for repairs but the failure recurred.…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was applied it was difficult to depress. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than twice for repairs but the failure recurred. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that two dealers were contacted and unable to determine when the part would become available to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that excessive force was required in order for the vehicle come to a stop. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was unable to determine when the part would become available. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. While attempting to stop the vehicle, there was a delay when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact recently received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer was advised that the parts…
TL* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. While attempting to stop the vehicle, there was a delay when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact recently received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer was advised that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000.
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.
- 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.
- 10170106This 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.
- 10170101This 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.
- 10046519Mitsubishi: on some vehicles, an active stability control (asc) steering wheel sensor has been installed, replacing original sensor. New sensor not to be rotated before installation. Models 2007-12 outlander, 2008-11 lancer evolution, 2010-12 lancer/lancer sportback & galant, 2008-12 eclipse/eclipse spyder, 2004-11 endeavor.
- 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.
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