Brakes Failed problems of the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Two problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse based on all problems reported for the 2009 Eclipse.

1 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While driving 20 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard an abnormal crunching noise. In addition, the abs warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

2 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 01/19/2016

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, going down hill with acceleration, the brake failed. As a result the front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The contact crash into a concrete base. The impact causes the back of the driver seat to detached the over head light and the console broke. The contact sustained bruise to the right side of her body head, back shoulder, hip and knees that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the part needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000. Aw.


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