MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse

● Typical for this model
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:44:59.781Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Eclipse Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1986: 0 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 46 complaints 1990 1991: 54 complaints 1992: 49 complaints 1993: 36 complaints 1994: 34 complaints 1994 1995: 307 complaints 1996: 159 complaints 1997: 136 complaints 1998: 129 complaints 1998 1999: 120 complaints 2000: 308 complaints 2001: 209 complaints 2002: 73 complaints 2002 2003: 124 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2005: 6 complaints 2006: 99 complaints 2006 2007: 107 complaints 2008: 71 complaints 2009: 42 complaints 2010: 1 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaints 2012: 8 complaints 2012
2006: 99 complaints
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YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
19892
199046
199154
199249
199336
199434
1995307
1996159
1997136
1998129
1999120
2000308
2001209
200273
2003124
200414
20056
200699
2007107
200871
200942
20101
20111
20128

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 58%

58% of complaints: service brakes — 57 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD TO SUDDENLY DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO AVOID INJURYING A PEDESTRIAN. HOWEVER, THE BRAKE PEDAL LOST PRESSURE AND FAILED TO STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180226

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A FIRE HYDRANT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150909

We recently went to the dealership to have a recalled brake booster fixed and the brake booster is failing again.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250724

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190611

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A FIRE HYDRANT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150909

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20130116

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 5 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 4%

4% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20050601 — service brakes, hydraulic

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A DEFECTIVE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON MAY 24, 2005, TO STOP DRIVING THEIR VEHICLES AND ARRANGEMENTS WERE MADE FOR A LOANER VE

Campaign 05V247000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20050628 — service brakes, hydraulic

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF FOUR SEALS INSIDE THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IMPROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY UNEXPECTEDLY BY-PASS HYDRAULIC BRAKING FORCE PRESS

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.

Campaign 05V299000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080920 — fuel system, gasoline

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 M

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

Campaign 08V454000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150721 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

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.

Campaign 15V337000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (57 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V247000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V299000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V454000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1994 ▲ 1993 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 2000 ■ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.