MYRModel Year Report

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse

▲ Better than typical
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:44:34.789Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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, 2008 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 2008 2009: 42 complaints 2010: 1 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaints 2012: 8 complaints 2012
2008: 71 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 70%

70% of complaints: service brakes — 50 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING THE ECLIPSE, SHE TURNED ONTO A SIDE STREET AND THE CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL CAUSING HER TO HIT A PARKED CAR. THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE IS SIDEWAYS, I HAVE PICTURES OF THE CAR AFTER THE ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190205

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING A STOP, THE ANTI-BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151130

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151028

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND. AS A RESULT, HE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20111011

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH and descending an incline on the road, the contact depressed the brake pedal, and the brake pedal went to the floorboard.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250912

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, for unknown reasons, he veered off the road, traveled over a hill, and crashed into a dirt pile. The steering wheel air bag failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240528

AT ABOUT 20,000 MILES THE SRS LIGHT CAME ON AS WELL AS THE WARNING INDICATOR THAT THE PASSENGER WAS NOT BUCKLED UP EVEN THOUGH I COULD SEE THEY WERE. ALSO THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM COLUMN WITHOUT THE CAR IN PARK. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20100522

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4%

4% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 3%

3% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (50 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1994 ▲ 1993 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 2000 ■ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 70% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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