Worst 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Hydraulic Brakes
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 50 | 6 | — | 73,006 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | 1 | — | 51,200 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 2 | — | 86,250 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~74,836 vehicles.
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. In a braking event that uses the ABS, a seized valve would increase brake pedal travel and reduce braking ability.
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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Eclipse reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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