2007 Mitsubishi EclipseProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 107 owner complaints about the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-337 the manufacturer reports only 32% of affected cars repaired.

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse has problems

107 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes779
Service brakes, hydraulic130
Air bags97
Structure50
Tires41
Electrical system20
Power train21
Seat belts20
Seats10
5 other systems53

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

32%repaired · 2017 Q3

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Recall 15V-337 · Jun 2, 2015 · 74,836 vehicles · 23,661 repaired

Risk. A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 06V-414 · Oct 31, 2006 · 1,772 vehicles

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: frame and members

Recall 06V-334 · Sep 6, 2006 · 1,516 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.

Mileage at failure

When do service brakes problems start?

85kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 45 service brakes complaints. 64% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
2under 30k miles29under 100k miles16100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Eclipse year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Eclipse median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse safety ratings

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Eclipse owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

With my vehicle the brakes go straight to the floor. I took it to the mitsubishi dealership closest to me (Bobmills mitsubishi Jacksonville Nc). When I got there i told them what was going on, and if you bleed the brakes they worked fine for 3 or 4 days but after that the brakes would just go to…
Complaint 11690570 · Sep 30, 2025
Brakes consistently fail to hold pressure and are letting go. I purchased this car back in April and the previous owner had no idea of the recall. Did a bit of research and found it's a defect in the system. Once the car fails to hold pressure I have to very rapidly spam the break pedal to get a…
Complaint 11488426 · Oct 7, 2022
Dearler did not fix the ABS, only replaced brake fluid. ABS still fails. went back to Mitsubishi and they said they couldnt help me.
Complaint 11467903 · Jun 6, 2022

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