2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 71about this part
- Share
- 72%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 71 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 72% of the 99 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was making a right to enter a church and as I was slowing down I lost complete pressure of the brakes. I have taken it to two mechanic but the problem goes away after a day. They told me the brakes were fine. (one of those being a Mitsubishi dealer). This was very dangerous because if there was a car coming out of the church I would've had an accident or crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10726391, filed 2015-06, 99,051 miles“I was driving the car normally fine and there was a small pot hole on the ground that I went over. I had my foot on the brakes while running over the pot hole and the pressure on the brakes were completely lost. It was a spongy feeling as the brakes were to the floor. The brakes had very little power and when let go had a whistling sound coming back up. I had to drive home while down shifting to lower gears because the brakes did not work.”
NHTSA complaint #10725336, filed 2015-06, 98,712 miles“Upon trying to stop, the brake pedal traveled almost to the floor before the brakes became effective. This happens randomly and has almost caused me to hit other cars when stopping. I reported this to Mitsubishi and told them I thought it should be part of an old 2006 warranty recall but they claimed my vehicle was outside of the 2006 recall, yet it appears to be a common issue with other owners of multiple years of eclipses 2006 and beyond. This is a dangerous braking problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10667286, filed 2014-12, 80,000 miles“I was coming up to a red light and my brakes gave out they went all the way 2 the ground, no pressure nothing ,they would just go 2 the ground, and then my ABS and brake lights came on in my dash board ,on top of all of it I almost got hit by a plow,I could have died tonight because of my brakes in my 06 Eclipse.”
NHTSA complaint #10215304, filed 2008-01, 22,000 miles“This issue has occurred numerous times in my vehicle and has actually resulted in a crash previously. In an emergency breaking situation I will lose brake pressure, the pedal will go to the floor, and my car fails to stop. The first occurrence happened in 2011. I took my car to the mitusbishi dealership to have the breaking system assessed and they told me everything was fine (the brakes had corrected themselves before my appointment). The second time it happened, they once again corrected themselves so no appointment was made. …”
NHTSA complaint #10678621, filed 2015-01, 104,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V337000Jun 2, 2015Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and…Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 2006–2009, Eclipse Spyder 2007–2009
- 05V299000Jun 27, 2005On certain passenger vehicles, one of four seals inside the master cylinder may have been installed improperly. As a result, the master cylinder may…Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 2006
- 05V247000Jun 2, 2005Certain passenger vehicles may have been fitted with a defective brake booster assembly.Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 2006
Related service bulletins
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10015645Jun 1, 2005Abs (anti-lock braking system) check harness. Mitsubishi tech talk.
- 10015630Jun 1, 2005Brake booster procedures. Mitsu tech talk.
- 10015629Jun 1, 2005Abs (anti-locking brake system) pump noise.
- 10015628Jun 1, 2005Tcl operation on take-off. Mitsubishi tech talk.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 25% |
| 2009 | 28 | 67% |
| 2008 | 58 | 82% |
| 2007 | 87 | 81% |
| 2006 | 71 | 72% |
| 2004 | 3 | 21% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 11 | 9% |
| 1997 | 10 | 7% |
| 1996 | 26 | 16% |
| 1995 | 42 | 14% |
| 1994 | 5 | 15% |
| 1993 | 3 | 8% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 4 | 7% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology