2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. 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
16 complaints4 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility
The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the rear window of the convertible exploded: projecting shattered pieces of glass all the way to the dashboard. The contact was able to continue driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Electrical system
There is a constant loud beeping when the concerable top is closes as well as indicator light flashing that the conversation able top is unlocked and hen it is. Upon more research almost everyone with this vehicle has this issue and it's a very expensive fix.
- Engine
2008 mitsubishi eclipse sypder GT. Consumer stated that they lost power and control while driving vehicle. the consumer was requesting an investigation of the 2008 mitsubishi eclipse sypder GT, automible manufacturer, distributor, service center, and the crash. The consumer stated prior to the…
2008 mitsubishi eclipse sypder GT. Consumer stated that they lost power and control while driving vehicle. the consumer was requesting an investigation of the 2008 mitsubishi eclipse sypder GT, automible manufacturer, distributor, service center, and the crash. The consumer stated prior to the crash, the dealer was unable to diagnose the vehicle due to not having the proper equipment. The vehicle has been inoperable since the crash.
- Unknown or other · Wheels
I brought the vehicle used in 2008, after driving for a week or 2 I notice the tires were loosing air. I am constantly filling the tires with air every 2 to 3 days. I have taken this vehicle to the dealer and 2 other shops for a diagnosis and they said it was the tires, I replaced the tires and I…
I brought the vehicle used in 2008, after driving for a week or 2 I notice the tires were loosing air. I am constantly filling the tires with air every 2 to 3 days. I have taken this vehicle to the dealer and 2 other shops for a diagnosis and they said it was the tires, I replaced the tires and I still have this issue, so I know its more than the tires (its probably the wheel element damaged or something). the light tire lights turns on constantly and on several instances the car would shake heavily. most of the shaking IS experienced when driving on the highway. this issue IS so bad, I barely ride the vehicle and when I do, I do not take it far due to the air pressure issue.
- Service brakes
Car will stop when break IS applied
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,031.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part for the recall 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
Sr15-004 received recall letter in july 2015. No additional followup or repair. Have contacted mitsubishi and they say part not available. How could hydraulic fluid not be available? Have had issues with brakes early 2015 for antilock at 5 mpg. All brake lights remained on for two dayswith concern for total braje failure.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle struck an ice patch and started swerving. When the brake pedal was depressed, there was no response and the brakes failed. The contact was able to gain control of the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 61,000.
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle required a longer stopping distance when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic)…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle required a longer stopping distance when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. The vin was not available. updated 03/18/16*lj *cn
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to stop and that the brake pedal would have to be pumped to effectively…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to stop and that the brake pedal would have to be pumped to effectively stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for the interim repair under nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the dealer was to inspect, clean and flush the ABS hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid according to the recall remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide…
TL* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. the contact stated that the service engine and air pressure warning lights illuminated. The failure mileage was 102,155.
- Service brakes
Abs/braking issues. Two related issues. Issue number 1. There are 3 lights that are illuminating on the dashboard continuously under all circumstances (driving, parking, braking, idling, etc. - they never turn off) the lights are the traction control light, the ABS light and the icon of a vehicle…
Abs/braking issues. Two related issues. Issue number 1. There are 3 lights that are illuminating on the dashboard continuously under all circumstances (driving, parking, braking, idling, etc. - they never turn off) the lights are the traction control light, the ABS light and the icon of a vehicle with skid marks. Issue number 2- additionally, the ABS system turns on while braking and the ABS braking system IS jigging the brake making it difficult to brake safely. This happens with a forward brake, and with braking when going into a turn both left and right.
- Air bags
Please verify if this vehicle has takata airbags that are being recalled for safety reasons. if this vehicle does have the takata bags, what procedure do I follow with the mitsubishi dealers to correct this serious problem. thank you. s thompson
- Air bags · Air bags › Side/window · Seat belts
I have a mitsubishi eclipse and it kept going to the left side when you drive it, either in town or on the highway. It start happening after the 2 month from the day I bought it. The dealer said they fixed the problem by making an alignment, but the same things happened after 2 months and I went to…
I have a mitsubishi eclipse and it kept going to the left side when you drive it, either in town or on the highway. It start happening after the 2 month from the day I bought it. The dealer said they fixed the problem by making an alignment, but the same things happened after 2 months and I went to the dealer about this issue about 4 times in 1 year and after that they told me we can't do anything if this problem kept occurring. So I stopped going until a week ago I was in crash because the car moved to the left of the street and I hit a wall. *Tr
- Tires
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. the vehicle has goodyear eagle rs-a tires, size p245/45r18. the vehicle was purchased in august of 2007 and by december of the same year, the front driver's side tire ripped at the seam. a few months later, the front passenger side tire…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. the vehicle has goodyear eagle rs-a tires, size p245/45r18. the vehicle was purchased in august of 2007 and by december of the same year, the front driver's side tire ripped at the seam. a few months later, the front passenger side tire experienced the same failure while driving 30 mph. in july of 2008, the rear passenger side tire ripped. on august 20, 2008, the rear driver's side tire failed in the same manner. the manufacturer was unable to assist and advised the contact to speak with the technician at the place where the vehicle was purchased. all of the tires have been replaced except for the rear driver's side tire. the failure mileage was 14,583.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Every Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder model year
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