Two problems related to brake abs warning light have been reported for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse based on all problems reported for the 2008 Eclipse.
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse spyder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brakes of the vehicle to slow down, the vehicles abs light illuminated on the vehicles instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle became hard to stop and that the brakes would have to be pumped to effectively stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for interim repair under NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was only inspected. The contact stated that the dealer was supposed to inspect, clean and flush the abs hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid according to the recall remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000. VIN tool confirms part unavailability. Wh.
Abs/braking issues. Two related issues. Issue number 1. There are 3 lights that are illuminating on the dashboard continuously under all circumstances (driving, parking, braking, idling, etc. - they never turn off) the lights are the traction control light, the abs light and the icon of a vehicle with skid marks. Issue number 2- additionally, the abs system turns on while braking and the abs braking system is jigging the brake making it difficult to brake safely. This happens with a forward brake, and with braking when going into a turn both left and right.