2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

20082010
Complaints
44
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#127 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:69,113 mi
Crash-related:5
#28 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:194,413 mi
Crash-related:3
#34 complaints

Body Structure

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Brakes
27
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,113
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
194,413
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~74,836 vehicles.

15V337000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~74,836 affected

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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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 44 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Brakes with 27 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Top reported problems: Brakes (27 complaints, avg 69,113 mi); Airbags (8 complaints, avg 194,413 mi); Body Structure (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 97,753 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse include 10 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 74,836 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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