2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 1% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the rear and side view mirrors were too close to the vehicle causing inadequate visibility to the driver. The contact stated it would be difficult to change lanes or reverse without being able to have a clear line of vision. The dealer did not acknowledge a defect existed in the vehicle and advised the contact that no repairs would be made to the vehicle in regards to her opinion of the mirrors. The manufacturer was contacted but there was no response. The failure and current mileage was 97,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10340598, filed 2010-06, 97,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 14 | 7% |
| 2000 | 21 | 7% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 9% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
58 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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