MYRModel Year Report

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse

▲ Better than typical
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:17.252Z

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
71
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

82% 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 2008: 71 complaints 2008 71 2009: 42 complaints 2010: 1 complaint 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 2008: 71 complaints 2008 71 2009: 42 complaints 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 2008: 71 complaints 2008 71 2009: 42 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaint 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 8 complaints 2012

2008: 71 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

82% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2019-02-05

Also filed under Suspension

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, 2015-11-30

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, 2015-10-28

Air bags

8% · 6 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2024-05-28

Also filed under Engine

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-05-22

Also filed under Seat belts

Electrical system

4% · 3 reports

Vehicle speed control

3% · 2 reports

Power train

3% · 2 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. 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

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 58 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 15V337000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 82% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.