2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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.
- Complaints
- 99
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
76% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 99 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 47 |
| 1991 | 55 |
| 1992 | 49 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 35 |
| 1995 | 307 |
| 1996 | 159 |
| 1997 | 136 |
| 1998 | 129 |
| 1999 | 120 |
| 2000 | 308 |
| 2001 | 209 |
| 2002 | 73 |
| 2003 | 124 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 99 |
| 2007 | 107 |
| 2008 | 71 |
| 2009 | 42 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
76% · 75 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2018-02-26
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, 2015-09-09
Also filed under Air bags
Vehicle went in for repair in March of 2025 for an open recall for the brakes. 3 months later the vehicle is experiencing brake issues related to a brake booster/master cylinder that was also recalled. Replacement is needed…
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-24
Air bags
12% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-11
Also filed under Seat belts
I was involved in an accident on the highway and my airbags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-16
I was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle where my airbags failed to deploy. Later upon calling in a airbag specialist, they ran diagnostics and found that both the front right and front left airbag sensors had malfunctioned.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-10-01
Power train
6% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing clutch assembly and manual transmission.
Tires
5% · 5 reportsStructure
5% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing body and roof and pillars.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2005-06-01Service brakes, hydraulic05V247000 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…
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2005-06-28Service brakes, hydraulic05V299000 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…
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.
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2008-09-20Fuel system, gasoline08V454000 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…
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…
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2015-07-21Service brakes, hydraulic15V337000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 75 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V247000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 05V299000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 08V454000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 15V337000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- 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 76% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.