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2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
99
Latest Jul 24, 2025
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
4
Latest Jun 2, 2015
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
9
5 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 99 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, most frequently naming the brakes, airbags and transmission categories. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 62 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes7164.0%
  • Airbags119.9%
  • Transmission65.4%
  • Tires & wheels54.5%
  • Body & structure54.5%
  • Engine32.7%
  • Other / unspecified32.7%
  • Electrical32.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

4 campaigns cover this model year

View all 4

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
15V337000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Jun 2, 2015
74,836 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.Manufacturer number SR-15-004View on NHTSA.gov
08V454000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Sep 9, 2008
45,988 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED DURING A METAL STAMPING PROCESS. THE PROCESS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE METAL TO HAVE A SPLIT IN THE AREA WHERE THE BOLT THAT HOLDS ONE OF THE TWO FUEL TANK STRAPS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED. IN THE EVENT THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO A SEVERE COLLISION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO DROP DOWN, POSSIBLY CAUSING A FUEL LEAK.
The risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The 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 REINFORCEMENT CAP, A SPECIAL STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE, AND A RIVET TO REINFORCE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Manufacturer number SR-08-005View on NHTSA.gov
05V299000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Jun 27, 2005
3,760 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF FOUR SEALS INSIDE THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IMPROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE MASTER CYLINDER MAY UNEXPECTEDLY BY-PASS HYDRAULIC BRAKING FORCE PRESSURE AND ALLOW A LONGER THAN NORMAL PEDAL STROKE.
The risk: SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR, THE BRAKING DISTANCE REQUIRED TO STOP THE VEHICLE MAY INCREASE AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JUNE 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Manufacturer number SR-05-003View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 99
Brakes
Filed Jul 24, 2025

Vehicle went in for repair in March of 2025 for an open recall for the brakes. 3 months later the vehicle is experiencing brake issues related to a brake booster/master cylinder that was also recalled. Replacement is needed asap

NHTSA ID
11676065
Incident
Jul 24, 2025
Brakes
Filed Jul 24, 2025

We recently went to the dealership to have a recalled brake booster fixed and the brake booster is failing again.

NHTSA ID
11676054
Incident
Jul 24, 2025
Brakes
Filed Feb 9, 2025

My in insurance has a recall page and when I went on there. My car was on there for ABS. My ABS light been on since I got the car 6 months ago

NHTSA ID
11641559
Incident
Feb 9, 2025
Brakes
Filed Mar 9, 2022

There was a previous recall on the anti braking system. Prior to the recall I had noticed that the ABS light was always coming on & I also noticed the brakes were at times seemed to be grabbing metal & not working . I took the car in to get fixed with the recall notice. Everything was fine until now the ABS light has been coming on frequently again & it is doing the same exact thing when braking. It seems when the light is off & the brakes start to not work properly then the light comes on & they do work. I never know when this is going to happen when the brakes fail. There is no loss of brake fluid. The recall repair was done at Ricart in Columbus Ohio. The problem was confirmed by the recall that this was faulty.

NHTSA ID
11455836
Incident
Feb 22, 2022
Body & structure
Filed Nov 22, 2021

As with the early 2000's recall the paint (Clear coat) on Kalapana Black (Code X13) has started to peel off and Mitsubishi refused to address the issue. My vehicle has less than 75k miles and has been garaged most of its life as it is not a daily driver and I am the only owner. Mitsubishi recalled the earlier years but stopped it I believe in 2002 being the latest year but seems they continued the painting practices.

NHTSA ID
11441368
Incident
Nov 22, 2021
Body & structure
Filed Dec 10, 2020

THE TOP COAT, CLEAR COAT, OF PAINT HAS BEGUN TO SEPARATE FROM THE BLACK PAINT. THIS IS HAPPENING VERY RAPIDLY AND CONTINUES TO SPREAD OVER THE TOP OF THE CAR. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS IN LATE 90'S EARLY 2000'S FOR THE EXACT SAME REASON FOR THE EXACT SAME COLOR OF VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID
11382907
Incident
Dec 10, 2020
Mileage
75,959 mi
AirbagsSteeringSuspension
Filed Oct 6, 2019

POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE FELL AND RUBBED ON THE SERPENTINE SPELL UNTIL IT ATE A HOLE IN I. I AND THE TRACTION CONTROL IS ENGUAGEING AND DISENGAGEING ON ITS OWN ANS MY AIRBAG LIGHTS ARE FLASHING UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
11266674
Incident
Oct 2, 2019
Mileage
127,652 mi
AirbagsSeat belts
Filed Jun 11, 2019
Crash reported2 injuries reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE EXITED THE ROADWAY, RAN INTO A SWAMP AND CRASHED INTO SEVERAL TREES BEFORE COMING TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NEITHER THE DRIVER'S NOR PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. ADDITIONALLY, THE SEAT BELTS WERE ALSO INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER HEAD STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR CUTS AND BRUISES BUT NO BROKEN BONES. THE PARAMEDICS WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT REFUSED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, CASE NUMBER: 1-273146714. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE 165,000. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.

NHTSA ID
11219280
Incident
May 24, 2019
Mileage
165,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

DEALER LETTER

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

TSB-23-00-004

STRUCTURE

This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.

TSB-23-00-001

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.

DEALER LETTER

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.

TSB-22-54-003

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.

TT253

EQUIPMENT

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Mitsubishi Eclipse by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2022000—
2021000—
2012800—
2011100—
2010100—
2009421048.0
2008711051.4
20071074058.5
2006Viewing994052.5
2005640—
2004145060.0
20031245053.5
2002734157.5
200120910464.0
200030810358.9
199912011053.0
199812913161.6
199713612162.1
199615911465.0
199530712465.3
1994344361.4
1993364357.0
1992493358.4
1991544461.9
1990467460.2
1989201—
1988001—
1987001—
1986001—
1971000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.