Problems · NHTSA complaints
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
Owners filed 107 complaints about the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse with NHTSA between Apr 2007 and Sep 2025. The most-cited component is service brakes (77).
Complaints
107
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
15
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
13
People reported injured
Deaths
1
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Service brakes77
- Service brakes, hydraulic13
- Air bags9
- Structure5
- Tires4
- Electrical system2
- Power train2
- Seat belts2
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Electronic stability control (esc)1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
2
4
0
4
0
4
4
7
43
23
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1
5
0
3
0
0
2
View as table
| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 43 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Service brakes
77 reports9 crashes
“With my vehicle the brakes go straight to the floor. I took it to the mitsubishi dealership closest to me (Bobmills mitsubishi Jacksonville Nc). When I got there i told them what was going on, and if you bleed the brakes they worked fine for 3 or 4 days but after that the brakes would just go to the floor again. They said they bleed the brakes to replace the fluid and then tested the ABS module for a recall and said it was fine but I had a collapsed brake line in the rear. I replaced all the brake lines on the vehicle and did a complete bleed again to remove any air. The brakes now go all the way to the floor again. I was trying to bleed them just to see if I could get some pressure, but 3 of the lines aren't getting pressure. I decided to check and bleed at the master cylinder, I had plenty of pressure coming out so I know that's good. Then I checked the bleed pressure at the ABS module thats on the recall and I am only getting pressure from the drivers front tire, the other 3 are not giving pressure at all, even if you pump the brakes while they are open. So I know the cylinders in that ABS module are bad. So I called the dealership again and they are…”
Service brakes, hydraulic
13 reports1 related recall
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS RELEASED, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE BRAKE AREA. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000. UPDATED 09/06/16*LJ UPDATED 09/07/16.*JB”
Air bags
9 reports7 crashes
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A POTHOLE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL AND ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED BACK INJURIES AND BRUISES ON THE STOMACH. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED TOTALED BY THE POLICE OFFICER. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND STARTED AN INVESTIGATION. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.”
Structure
5 reports1 related recall
“I HAVE A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPES GS. THAT HAS OVER 160,000 MILES. FOR THE LAST 9 MONTHS OR EVEN LONGER MY HUSBAND HAS TO PUSH THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH BOARD DOWN WHERE THE AIRBAG IS TO COVER IT BACK. NO, I HAVEN'T TOOK IT TO A DEALER YET, I FIGURE WITH THE WARRANTY OFF OF THE CAR, THE DEALER SHIP WOULD SAY I HAVE TO PAY TO FIX IT. I HAVE NO MONEY TO FIX IT. SO, I'M HOPING THAT SOMEONE WILL READ THIS AND TELL ME THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON IT SO, IT CAN BE FIXED THE RIGHT WAY. I HOPE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG(DASH BOARD) WORKS INCASE OF A ACCIDENT. I'M PLANNING ON CALLING THE DEALER SHIP MONDAY 10/24/2016 TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROBLEM.”
Tires
4 reports1 crash
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE WITH BRIDGESTONE POTENZA 225/50 R17 TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING ON EACH TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE TIRES WERE TO OLD AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,300. THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES. UPDATED 05/06/11”
Electrical system
2 reports
“Warning lights turn on then automatically turn off while driving”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 28, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.