2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse ranks worst of the 8 model years covered, with a complaint index of 100 and 107 complaints, 81% of them about brakes. It carries 4 recalls, including a brake ABS fluid issue, and is rated Avoid.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 8 Eclipse years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 107
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 15
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 13
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 13 / 1
Top 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes87 (81%)
- Airbags9 (8%)
- Structure & Body6 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (5%)
- Electrical System2 (2%)
- Fuel System2 (2%)
- Other2 (2%)
- Seat Belts2 (2%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (2%)
- Steering1 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brake pedal travels to the floor or feels soft/mushy, sometimes requiring repeated pumping to regain stopping power.
- Drivers report the brakes failing to stop the car at low speeds, leading to collisions with vehicles ahead or trees.
- Front and side airbags reportedly did not deploy during crashes, including one crash with fatal injuries.
- Tire sidewall blowouts and tread separation occurred on original-equipment Goodyear tires at highway and suburban speeds.
- Some owners noted brake issues persisted even after replacing the master cylinder and brake booster.
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 08V454000Sep 9, 2008Fuel System45,988 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds one of the two fuel tank straps to the underside of the vehicle is located. In the event the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is subject to a severe collision, the bracket may break and allow the fuel tank to drop down, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket. The recall began on september 20, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
- NHTSA 06V414000Oct 31, 2006Transmission & Powertrain1,772 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the key lock cable was improperly manufactured and may not allow the cable end to lock into the floor shifter mechanism. This can result in the interlock system to become inoperative and allow the ignition key to be removed without the gearshift mechanism being placed in the park position.
Risk: If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ignition interlock cable and replace it if necessary. The recall began on november 20, 2006. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,475
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Eclipse years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Eclipse ranks worst among the 8 model years with data, with a complaint index of 100 and 107 complaints, so it is rated Avoid.
- What is the main problem with the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 87 of 107 complaints (81%), with a median mileage at failure of 80,000 miles overall and 84,653 miles for brake complaints specifically.
- Does the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2007 Eclipse, covering brakes, fuel system, transmission/powertrain, and structure/body issues.
- How does the 2007 Eclipse compare to other model years?
- The 2007 Eclipse has the highest complaint index (100) of all years with data, worse than 2006 (57), 2008 (71), and 2009 (86), all of which are rated Caution or Avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
- EPA rates the 2007 Eclipse at 21 mpg combined (18 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,475.