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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 2, 201515V337000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip control unit/moduleA sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V337000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component87
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 66 | 76 |
| Air bags | 8 | 9 |
| Hydraulic | 8 | 9 |
| Engine | 4 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 5 |
| Power train | 2 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 2 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Traction control system | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“Wiring harness for air bag system that is under driver seat severed by normal seat movement”
- Service brakes
“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…”
- Air bags
“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.”
Other Mitsubishi Eclipse model years
- 20091 recall49 complaints
- 20081 recall87 complaints
- 20074 recalls129 complaints
- 20064 recalls99 complaints
- 20053 recalls8 complaints
- 20044 recalls20 complaints
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- 2004 Diamante1 recall3 complaints
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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recent, 15V337000 (reported June 2, 2015), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 66 complaints out of 87 filed with NHTSA (76%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.