MYRModel Year Report

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse

● Typical for this model
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:53.566Z

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
107
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

84% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1991: 55 complaints 1992: 49 complaints 1992 1993: 37 complaints 1994: 35 complaints 1995: 307 complaints 1995 1996: 159 complaints 1997: 136 complaints 1998: 129 complaints 1998 1999: 120 complaints 2000: 308 complaints 2001: 209 complaints 2001 2002: 73 complaints 2003: 124 complaints 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2006: 99 complaints 2007: 107 complaints 2007 107 2008: 71 complaints 2009: 42 complaints 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2012: 8 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1991: 55 complaints 1991 1992: 49 complaints 1993: 37 complaints 1993 1994: 35 complaints 1995: 307 complaints 1995 1996: 159 complaints 1997: 136 complaints 1997 1998: 129 complaints 1999: 120 complaints 1999 2000: 308 complaints 2001: 209 complaints 2001 2002: 73 complaints 2003: 124 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 99 complaints 2007: 107 complaints 2007 107 2008: 71 complaints 2009: 42 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 8 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 47 complaints 1990 1991: 55 complaints 1991 1992: 49 complaints 1992 1993: 37 complaints 1993 1994: 35 complaints 1994 1995: 307 complaints 1995 1996: 159 complaints 1996 1997: 136 complaints 1997 1998: 129 complaints 1998 1999: 120 complaints 1999 2000: 308 complaints 2000 2001: 209 complaints 2001 2002: 73 complaints 2002 2003: 124 complaints 2003 2004: 14 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 99 complaints 2006 2007: 107 complaints 2007 107 2008: 71 complaints 2008 2009: 42 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012

2007: 107 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19860
19870
19880
19892
199047
199155
199249
199337
199435
1995307
1996159
1997136
1998129
1999120
2000308
2001209
200273
2003124
200414
20056
200699
2007107
200871
200942
20101
20111
20128

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

84% · 90 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Left front wheel fell off after failure of front cross member. Vehicle was on a city street under 4 MPH when bumped by adjacent car in left front fender.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-24

Also filed under Steering

I was driving on a dead end street and the brakes went all the way to the floor and I had no stopping or slowing down even with pumping the brakes I had the brakes checked a month prior to this because the brake and ABS light would come on randomly...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-17

The brakes failed to stop the car at a stop sign the breakes stated to grip,the pedal went all the way down and I could not stop the car and I hit the car in front of me causing a crash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-06

Air bags

8% · 9 reports
CRASHINJURYDEATH
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My car was hit by a driver who ran a red light while I was making a left hand turn. The point of impact was the passenger side front. The other driver hit me at approximately 60 MPH. None of the airbags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-05

Me and my wife where recently in a car accident our rolled into a ditch and the airbags on the drivers side and the passengers side did not deploy..I felt like our lives where in danger because of this malfunction.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-03-13

Structure

5% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing body.

Tires

4% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt.

CRASHINJURY
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Tread came off of tire causing crash.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-20

Power train

2% · 2 reports
CRASH

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-09-21Structure06V334000 On certain passenger vehicles, the metal forming part of the front crossmember may have been improperly stamped resulting in the metal becoming thinner in the cross-section than specified. This…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2006. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 888-648-7820.

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    2006-11-20Power train06V414000 On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the key lock cable was improperly manufactured and may not allow the cable end to lock into the floor shifter mechanism. This can result…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ignition interlock cable and replace it if necessary. The recall began on November 20, 2006. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

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  3. R
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 90 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V334000 · Structure
  • Recall 06V414000 · Power train
  • Recall 08V454000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 15V337000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 84% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 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.