Mitsubishi Eclipse 2007
Model Eclipse made in 2007 by Mitsubishi got 34 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding child seat, equipment and power train. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train and structure. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.4, 3.8.
Model 2007
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 23/30/26 | 25.1628/38.6441/29.8486 | Regular | 1530 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.4 | 4 | Semiautomatic, 4 gears | F | 22/28/25 | 24.9777/36.5277/29.1214 | Regular | 1590 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 3.8 | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | F | 18/27/21 | 19.8188/34.4164/24.4938 | Premium | 2035 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 3.8 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 5 gears | F | 19/28/22 | 21.2/35.739/25.9506 | Premium | 1945 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V454000 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 03/17/2005 to 02/28/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 45988 | 09/20/2008 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/09/2008 | 09/09/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi recall no. sr-08-005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V414000 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 08/23/2006 to 09/11/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1772 | 11/20/2006 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/31/2006 | 10/31/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi recall no. sr-06-005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V334000 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 06/21/2006 to 07/19/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1516 | 09/21/2006 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/06/2006 | 09/07/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the metal forming part of the front crossmember may have been improperly stamped resulting in the metal becoming thinner in the cross-section than specified. this could, over time, result in breakage of the crossmember. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Breakage of the crossmember may allow separation of the passenger side lower control arm, which may result in the loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember free of charge. the recall began on september 21, 2006. owners may contact mitsubishi at 888-648-7820. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi recall no. sr-06-004.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILD SEAT - VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR | |||||
| 125 | 04/01/2006 | 10020140 | Child restraint installation. *tt | 07/26/2006 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| GRP-16 | 04/01/2009 | 10030267 | Mitsubishi: in certain model/model years vehicles, the coils have been found to overheat and possibly melt; check ground point #12 for signs of corrosion, especially if the battery has recently been replaced. high resistance at the ground | 09/16/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 137 | 05/01/2007 | 10021743 | Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected. *kb | 06/18/2007 | |
| 0613006 | 07/01/2006 | 0613006 | 10020043 | Incorrect software parameters in the pcm may cause the mil to illuminate and diagnostic trouble code p0335 and/or p0340 (crankshaft or camshaft position sensor circuit) to set in the pcm. *tt | 07/10/2006 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 03/13/2008 | 13000 | 1 | 06/16/2007 |
| Me and my wife where recently in a car accident our rolled into a ditch and the airbags on the drivers side and the passengers side did not deploy..i felt like our lives where in danger because of this malfunction. *tr | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 06/12/2012 | 76000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that the dashboard became fractured near the passenger's side air bag area, exposing a portion of the air bag. the contact stated that the dashboard was coming unglued. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that it could not be repaired under warranty. the failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. kmj | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 07/31/2010 | 50000 | ||
| 2007 mitsubishi eclipse brakes go to floor without stopping vehicle. checked brake pads, etc, and they were fine. brakes still going to floor. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/04/2010 | 44000 | ||
| My 17 year old son was driving his 2007 mitsubishi eclipse gl when he ran off the side of the road. he over corrected which resulted in loss of control of the car. the car flipped several times and hit an electric pole before coming to rest. the car then burst into flames. my son and his passengers miraculously were able to get out of the car before the car was reported to have exploded and become completely engulfed in flames. i have since been able to determine that mitsubishi had a recall on certain models due to concerns with a defective part on the fuel tank. we purchased the car 3 months ago from a dealer and the car has a warranty. when i contacted mitsubishi to determine if the recall work had be recorded ont hsi car. i was told the car was not one of the cars with a recall. i am concerned that the car did not have a recall like other 2007 models yet the car burst into flames as a result of the crash. seecomponent: fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly potential number of units affected: 45988 summary: 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. consequence: 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, an | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. while driving approximately 50 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal and noticed that it felt like a sponge. the contact applied additional pressure to the brake pedal, the brakes locked and the vehicle slid forward. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the brake master cylinder had to be replaced. the failure continued to occur after the vehicle was repaired. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician replaced the brake master cylinder a second time. the failure continued after the vehicle was repaired. the technician stated the abs system may be defective but did not perform an inspection to verify if the abs caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. while driving approximately 50 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal and noticed that it felt like a sponge. the contact applied additional pressure to the brake pedal, the brakes locked and the vehicle slid forward. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the brake master cylinder had to be replaced. the failure continued to occur after the vehicle was repaired. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician replaced the brake master cylinder a second time. the failure continued after the vehicle was repaired. the technician stated the abs system may be defective but did not perform an inspection to verify if the abs caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. rvk | |||
| 04/15/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. while driving approximately 50 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal and noticed the pedal felt spongy. the contact applied additional pressure to the brake pedal and noticed the brakes locked and the vehicle slid forward. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the brake master cylinder would have to be replaced. the failure continued after the repair. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician replaced the brake master cylinder a second time. the failure continued after the repair. the technician stated the abs system may be defected but did not perform an inspection to verify if the abs was causing the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.da | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated the driver was traveling 40 mph, when the vehicle started to make a loud popping noise whenever the brakes were depressed. as a result, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle properly. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 70,010. pmb | |||
| 09/04/2012 | 70000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated the driver was traveling 40 mph when a popping noise emitted when the brakes were depressed and the vehicle failed to stop properly. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 70,010. rds | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/10/2007 | 3855 | 3 | 11/11/2006 |
| Bought brand new 2007 mitsubishi vehicle that had strange loud sounds occurring every time when brakes were applied slowly while driving in traffic everyday. took vehicle to mitsubishi dealership 3 times within the same month to remedy the problem. mitsubishi dealership stated loud sounds were due to brake dust buildup. had requested to have brakes replaced because brake dust buildup was unlikely to create those kind of loud sounds after being cleaned by the mitsubishi dealership 3 times within the same month. mitsubishi dealership still has not resolved this problem, and i believed the brakes were defective.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/15/2008 | 8000 | 3 | 11/30/2006 |
| I called twice because after having my car 3 months, the brakes squeaked and squealed badly when slowly braking. i got them cleaned, and paid for this. then i took it into my local dealership and they said there was a new brake pad because they found problems with my model and year mitsubishi. they quickly replaced my brake pads. well i question that, because within a week the same sounds were coming from the brakes. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 12/04/2006 | 5 | 09/01/2006 | |
| Brakes squeal on brand new car. company replaced rotors and calipers on front but not rear. car makes loud noise when in reverse, but company not replacing rear hardware. says this is normal brake noise because car is high performance vehicle.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 06/12/2012 | 76000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that the dashboard became fractured near the passenger's side air bag area, exposing a portion of the air bag. the contact stated that the dashboard was coming unglued. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that it could not be repaired under warranty. the failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 80,000. kmj | |||
| 06/12/2012 | 76000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that the dashboard and come apart around the passenger side air bag and the air bag is showing. the contact stated that the dashboard started coming unglued and fractured. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that it was not under warranty. the failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.rl | |||
| 07/31/2012 | 77000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that the cover of the dash board was lifting exposing the passenger side air bag. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the failure and the current mileage was 77,000.pmb | |||
| 07/31/2012 | 77000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated he notice that the cover of the dash board was lifting and coving the passenger side air bag. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated there was not they could do. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated there was nothing they could do. the failure and the current mileage was 77,000.jp | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/07/2010 | 20300 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns bridge stone potenza 225/50 r17 tires. the contact stated the treed is separating on each tire. the contact stated while driving 30 mph the vehicle started shaking. the contact called the manufacturer and the manufacturer stated the tires are to old and there is nothing they can do. the contact stated the tires are defective and will cause a crash. the failure mileage was 20,300. jo | |||
| 05/10/2010 | 42000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact owns goodyear eagle rs-a p225/50r17 tires. the contact stated while traveling at speeds of 25 mph, the front drivers side tire tread separated, causing a blowout. the vehicle did not travel over anything to influence the tire failure. the tire had 42,000 miles at the time of the failure. | |||
| 11/17/2008 | 23000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse purchased new with goodyear eagle rsa p235/45r18 tires. the car has 23,000 miles and i just experienced my second blowout on the sidewall of a tire. on both occasions, the vehicle was being driven on suburban streets when the problem occurred. *tr | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 01/18/2007 | 10000 | 1 | |
| Tread came off of tire causing crash. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | LONG BEACH | 90815 | LONG BEACH MITSUBISHI, ISUZU, & SUZUKI | 562-494-0187 |
| CA | MURRIETA | 92562 | MURRIETA MITSUBISHI | |
| SC | FLORENCE | 29556 | AUDDIE BROWN | 8436614000 |
| VA | VIENNA | 22182 | STOHLMAN MITSUBISHI | 703 448-9300 |
| WA | TACOMA WAY | 98409 | MOUNTAIN MITSUBISHI | 253-671-7100 |