NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse; the most frequently affected component is service brakes, hydraulic — control unit/module. Owners filed 99 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 11 model years of this model in the database, 2006 ranks #7 for number of recalls.
Service brakes, hydraulic — Control unit/moduleCampaign 15V337000 · 02 Jun 2015
Problem: 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.
Risk: A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic — Master cylinderCampaign 05V299000 · 27 Jun 2005
Problem: 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.
Risk: Should this condition occur, the braking distance required to stop the vehicle may increase and could lead to a vehicle crash.
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.
Service brakes, hydraulicCampaign 05V247000 · 02 Jun 2005
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles may have been fitted with a defective brake booster assembly.
Risk: The booster body could separate due to improper crimp joints, resulting in a total loss of brake system performance, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly free of charge. Owners were notified by telephone on may 24, 2005, to stop driving their vehicles and arrangements were made for a loaner vehicle. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Service brakes33 · 82%
Air bags7 · 18%
Structure4 · 10%
Hydraulic3 · 8%
Steering1 · 2%
Suspension1 · 2%
Seat belts1 · 2%
Engine1 · 2%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for routine service, the technician stated that there was abs fluid leaking on the fire wall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes,…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received a notification of a manufacturers recall on the abs. The dealer stated that there were unable to provide the remedy for the recall repair until the contact received repairs to the clutch assembly and also that the contact had to replace all four…
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.
Received recall informed no parts have been available to fix the brakes. I've had the car for 2 years brakes have always been mushy no accidents yet and still can't find anyone around to repair
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.