MYRModel Year Report

2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse

▲ Better than typical
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:43:27.109Z

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, 2009 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 2009 2010: 1 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaints 2012: 8 complaints 2012
2009: 42 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 64%

64% of complaints: service brakes — 27 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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DECEMEBR 23, 2018 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON A FREEWAY, WHERE ALL THE TRAFFIC SUDDENLY CAME TO A STOP FROM 50 MPH. AS I PRESSED MY BREAKS IT WAS AS THOUGH THEY ALMOST DIDN'T WORK CAUSING ME TO STRIKE THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181227

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND HEARD AN ABNORMAL CRUNCHING NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181128

AIR BAGS 19%

19% of complaints: air bags — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE LADY CROSSED TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC AND RAN A RED LIGHT AND HIT MY CAR ON DRIVERS SIDE FRONT INCLUDING THE DOOR. DOOR WON'T OPEN AND AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE CAR WAS TOWED CAUSE IT COULDN'T START AND WASN'T DRIVABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140720

ANOTHER DRIVER WAS TRAVELING WEST AND WAS ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT. I WAS TRAVELING EAST WHEN THE OTHER CAR TURNED FROM A DIRECT LINE AND HIT THE FRONT OF MY CAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140111

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

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THERE IS A HOLLOW OPENING BEHIND CARPET IN FLOOR UNDER GAS PEDAL. IN LESS THAN 10,000 MILES, A HOLE WORE THROUGH THE CARPET. NOW HEELS OF SHOES (JUST NORMAL WOMEN'S SHOES, NOT SPIKE HEELS!) GET STUCK WHILE DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100714

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 2 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2%

2% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 1 distinct report on file.

CRASH

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

2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 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 ▲ 1990

WORST YEARS

■ 1995 ■ 2000 ■ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 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.