2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 3% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At about 20,000 miles the srs light came on as well as the warning indicator that the passenger was not buckled up even though I could see they were. Also the key can be removed from column without the car in park.”
NHTSA complaint #10331776, filed 2010-05, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170106Sep 10, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170103Jul 10, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170102May 21, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10172523Mar 12, 2013This TSB supercedes TSB-09-42A-015, issued October, 2009, to update affected vehicles, add Outlander Sport and add FAST Key case part numbers. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)…
- 10170763Dec 18, 2012The door lock switch rocker button is now available separately. This TSB provides replacement instructions for the affected service manuals.
- 10170694Nov 27, 2012The driver's side central door lock switch rocker button is now available through spare parts. It is no longer necessary to replace the entire switch assembly for a broken switch…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 2 | 33% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 7 | 6% |
| 1998 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 9% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
58 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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