Before buying a used 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
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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. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (ABS) unit, one or more of the internal valves may seize. In a braking event that uses the ABS, a seized valve would increase brake pedal travel and reduce braking ability.
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. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-004.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2-DR w/SAB
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
71 complaints filed with NHTSA (9 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse — Auto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) |
| Eclipse — Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 13.8 L/100 km (17 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) |
| Eclipse — Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
| Eclipse — Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) |
| Eclipse Spyder — Auto (S4), 4 cyl, 2.4 L | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpg) |
| Eclipse Spyder — Auto (S5), 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 14.7 L/100 km (16 mpg) | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 12.4 L/100 km (19 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.