2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 19%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,035miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the air bags of the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 19% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,035 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Another driver was traveling west and was attempting to turn left. I was traveling east when the other car turned from a direct line and hit the front of my car. My car is equipped with driver and passenger airbags, side airbags, and side head curtain airbags. At the moment of impact my airbags didn't deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10559430, filed 2014-01, 67,070 miles“The lady crossed two lanes of traffic and ran a red light and hit my car on drivers side front including the door. Door won't open and airbags didn't deploy. The car was towed cause it couldn't start and wasn't drivable. Seat belts didn't lock so the people in my car hit steering, dashboard and back of the seats. My car was hit in the front in dec. 5, 2013 and same thing happened. Airbags didn't deploy and seatbelts didn't lock. From the accident before I made a complaint with Mitsubishi and they done nothing. Thanks for your time.”
NHTSA complaint #10614854, filed 2014-07, 79,000 miles“There has been no incident yet. However if this vehicle gets in an accident the passenger airbag will absolutely not deploy correctly. The dash pad in front of the air bag has come unglued and is blocking the deployment of the airbag if it were to deploy. This dash pad is sticking up 4 inches in front of right dash airbag. These should be replaced on all affected units. I have seen other brands dash pads lift around defrost holes, especially GM in the 90s, this is the first I have seen where if the pad starts lifting it will block the airbag. …”
NHTSA complaint #10619056, filed 2014-08, 102,623 miles“The airbag on the passenger side won't deploy if its in a accident. The dash pad on the passenger airbag side is elevated and out of its position by around 2-3 inches with the passenger airbag sign on. Surprised to see similar issue by other customers as well here. Looks like is a common complaint and need to be fixed by Mitsubishi. God forbid if there is any incident........updated 12/16/15 updated 10/06/2017”
NHTSA complaint #10706559, filed 2015-04, 47,000 miles“Dash above the passenger side air bag is raised at least 3-5 inches. Not in the groove where it should be. Would think this is a safety hazard as an airbag will not deploy properly if in an accident. Mitsubishi needs to repair this for customers.”
NHTSA complaint #10732330, filed 2015-07, 89,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170853Jan 8, 2013Caution statements regarding the disposal of certain SRS components have been incorrect in the service manuals of affected vehicles. This TSB provides updated caution statements.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 4 | 50% |
| 2009 | 8 | 19% |
| 2008 | 6 | 8% |
| 2007 | 9 | 8% |
| 2006 | 11 | 11% |
| 2004 | 3 | 21% |
| 2003 | 10 | 8% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 22 | 11% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 18 | 14% |
| 1997 | 14 | 10% |
| 1996 | 17 | 11% |
| 1995 | 32 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
28 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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.
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