Brakes Failed problems of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse

11 problems related to brakes failed 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.

1 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While driving at various speeds and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brakes failed and the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.

2 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 01/14/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse spyder. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle struck an ice patch and started swerving. When the brake pedal was depressed, there was no response and the brakes failed. The contact was able to gain control of the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 61,000.

3 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2016

Abs recall. Notified of recall warning of possible " reduction in braking performance, increasing a risk of crash without warning". Notified of recall in July 2015. Manufacturer refuses to to provide th required repairs unless " there is problem that can be verified by a dealership". How can get the required repairs before I experience a brake failure?.

4 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 09/29/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brakes seized. The vehicle finally came to a stop as the brake pedal extended to the floorboard. The vehicle was driven to the contact's home. The failure occurred at least a dozen times. The vehicle was previously repaired by an independent mechanic for a brake system failure. The vehicle was not repaired again. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 156v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

5 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2015

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) in July of 2015. The vehicle was taken to goldstein Mitsubishi (613 new loudon rd, latham, NY 12110, (518) 690-2500) in April of 2016 to be repaired. The contact stated that a temporary remedy was performed because the parts were not available to permanently repair the corrosion of the abs hydraulic unit. However, the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was repaired in 2016. While driving 40 mph over a bump or pothole, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard and the vehicle would become very difficult to stop. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing since the brakes were replaced two months ago. The contact called goldstein Mitsubishi and was informed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and that the repairs were the responsibility of the vehicle owner. The manufacturer was not made aware of the brake failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000. The VIN was not available.

6 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000(service brakes, hydraulic) that had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer and manufacturer stated that parts were not available and that she would receive a second letter notifying her parts are available. The contact stated that on two separate occasion, her service brakes depressed to the floor and the brakes failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they can not touch her vehicle until the manufacturer had sent them the part. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 29,030. Az.

7 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that that the brakes failed to engage intermittently. The failure mileage was 100,000.

8 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2015

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that they have not received the parts and that a second notification would be sent to her once parts become available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed his brakes failed. The contact as a result, on October 8, 2015, was unable to stop her vehicle in time to avoid a front head collision. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000. The contact's VIN was associated to this recall as of may 22, 2015. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Az.

9 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While driving 10 mph, the brakes failed and traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulics). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,831.

10 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2014

Dear representative serious anti lock hydraulic brake failure. When I had to brake the other day I had low brake pressure and brake pedal almost went to the floor when I had to come a stop. This is a serious safety item. I had my the car towed to the dealer. The service department determined the abs(antilock brake) system is failing. Abs part is not in stock and the part won't arrive in next few days. As I search on the web , other consumers with the same model car(eclipse 2006-2008) are experiencing the same issue. The government need to get involved before someone get killed. This is a manufacturer defect under mvss. There should be a recall!!! another concern, I have another Eclipse. 07 that can get the same issue . We need a recall so the consumer can be safe and will not have to pay ~$650.

11 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2011

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the anti- brake system warning light illuminated and the brakes failed to respond. The contact mentioned crashing into the rear end of a vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000(service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Jo.



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