2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 71 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 72% of all 99 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest brake complaint count among 8 Eclipse model years. These complaints report 5 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 71
- 72% of 99 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 99
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 80,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
When 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 10, 2006, latest Jul 24, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- NHTSA 15V337000Jun 2, 2015Brakes74,836 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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.
- NHTSA 05V299000Jun 27, 2005Brakes3,760 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
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.
- NHTSA 05V247000Jun 2, 2005Brakes1,151 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
Brakes complaints by Eclipse model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 71 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 72% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
- Which Mitsubishi Eclipse year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse has the most brake complaints (87), compared with 71 for the 2006.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
- Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse concern the brake: 15V337000, 05V299000, and 05V247000.