Brake Fluid Leak Problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse

My 2008 Eclipse had an open recall on issues with abs for over a year. After a year I was finally notified that the parts were available to fix the issue. After much hassle dealing with the local deal I took my car in for repair. The service center claimed to have fixed the problem. However now my car is no leaking brake fluid from the abs. I contacted customer service and was told I need to take the car to a service center to be looked at. Normally no issue that the local dealership recently closed and the next closest one is over 100 miles away. As my car is leaking brake fluid it has been deemed unsafe to drive. I was told I would have to pay to have the car towed to a service center to be looked at but they would not guarantee that it would be fixed. As this is a known problem with abs system and an open recall this is totally unacceptable. Customer service told me it was not their concern on getting the car to be fixed and it did not matter that there were no service centers where I lived. I was also told that it was not their problem. As this product is manufactured by them and has their name I find this totally laughable. It is obvious that this company has no concerns for their customers and has no intention of fixing an know issue as it is an open recall.

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My Mitsubishi Eclipse '08 during the year 2015, I have been having problems with my brakes when I drive over bumps quickly or hit a dip in the road. Each time this happens, my brakes practically lose all pressure. I had to pull over to the side of the road and pump my brakes a number of times to get the pressure back up. I have brought my vehicle three times to a private brake company and had my brake system inspected and brake pads replaced first and later had the brake system inspected in the latter visits. When I still continued to have this problem, I brought my vehicle to the dealership and was informed that there definitely has been a recall on the Mitsubishi Eclipses. They told me the problem with my brakes was because there was a fluid leak from the master cylinder into the brake booster. I paid out of my own pocket to have whatever needed fixed in my braking system fixed by them in October 2015. Approximately less than four months later, I was on the freeway (and of course people drive fast and there were cars all around me), I hit a dip in the road and my brakes almost went out. It scared me so bad! I had to pull over the side of the road and pump my brakes again to get the pressure back up. I have own other vehicles for years and never had this issue until I owned this particular type vehicle. So whatever they fixed did not work because I should not have experienced the same problem after the dealership ¿supposedly¿ fixed it with new parts. I brought it back to the same dealership in February 2016 and they stated there was nothing wrong with my brake system and refused to do anything else about it. I drive this vehicle everyday so I know when something ¿just doesn¿t feel right¿. I could have been in a serious accident or died because I could not stop my vehicle and this needs to be taken seriously beforehand not after myself or some else dies.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while at an independent mechanic for routine service, the mechanic 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, hydraulic). However, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 164,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Oo.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacture was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the e-brake warning indicator was illuminated continuously. In addition the brake fluid was extremely low. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the abs was leaking fluid and that the abs needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,090. Kc.

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Received notice of brake issue recall after having two incidents where brakes completely let go when sudden braking on a regular city street. Called dealership and told to call back; called back after one additional incident where I applied the brakes as I was driving on a city street and they did not catch for quite a while (nearly hit two cars), plus now leaking brake fluid, and dealer told me if I am concerned about crashes or being injured, pay for all repairs yourself. They don't know how to remedy. I am terrified I am going to die while they ignore the issue and just maybe hope it goes away? this is criminal and I feel a class action lawsuit is in order for all of us mitsibishi Eclipse owners who have to endure terror and fear for our lives just to drive our car.

I have had this issue 20 or more times in the past, I have owned my vehicle for 5 years, I have had the brakes replaced 3 times. Today I was driving about 60 miles an hour on a wet road. I had to suddenly hit the brakes, although I did not slam on them, and the anti lock brakes kicked in, then I lost all the brakes all together. I released the brakes immediately and drove to the right side of traffic to avoid a crash! as the car slowed on its own I had to slowly and repeatedly press the brakes, all pressure was lost to the brakes at this point and they felt spongy. I exited the freeway (full of traffic) and slowly pulled off the side of the road, while depressing the brakes I noted they felt inconsistent, they would either immediately brake or not at all, terrifying! this has happened in the past and last a few hours or days, I have to repeatedly pump the brakes as if there is air in the brake lines. There is also a hissing sound like many other ppl describe (might be coming from the pedal). The biggest shock is that this has not been recalled, when I take it in to be checked they always say the brakes look fine, with no other ideas and after a few days it just goes away until I hit the brakes again or run over a big speed bump. Please do a recall on this issue! I have read on other forums that this may be due to the master cylinder's internal seal breaking and leaking fluid into the booster and ruining it, although when calling the dealership they say that this is unlikely, so confused. Recall this issue! this is too common and terrifying. I do not trust my car!.

As many others have described; anti-lock brakes engaged in light snowy conditions. Pedal firmness was lost. Initially brakes would grab when pedal pushed, then loss of brake pressure until pedal was pushed all the way down to floor (hissing sound). Some brake pressure could be restored by tapping brake as brakes were applied, but this application was not always consistent. Took car to national chain brake/tire shop. They looked at car and determined that calipers were hung up, so adjusted and lubricated calipers. This did not fix problem so brake lines were bled, still did not fix problem. Shop determined that they needed Mitsubishi proprietary diagnostic equipment to repair (refunded money for failed repair). Recommended car be returned to dealer for repairs. Dealer had car for two weeks (waiting for parts) determined that master cylinder had internal seal failure brake fluid leaked into booster, destroying booster, also showed internal valve damage to brake module which required replacement. Repairs cost almost $2,000. 00 for a car with 52,000 miles! hydraulic system failed before brake pads needed to be replaced! Mitsubishi does not feel that this repair is unusual so has no relief program for costs. It seems that brakes that fail while driving would be something the government and the manufacturer should be concerned about. When will you force a recall on these items? does someone have to die first? hope I'm not the one.