- The problem
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (ABS) unit, one or more of the internal valves may seize. In a braking event that uses the ABS, a seized valve would increase brake pedal travel and reduce braking ability.
- The risk
- A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, flush and clean the ABS hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid, free of charge. If the inspection shows that the valves may seize, the ABS unit will be replaced. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-004.
Vehicle safety record
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2015 for the control unit / module.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Eclipse year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: every year compared
All Eclipse years2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | 121 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Hatchback | 98 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander | 46 | 13 | C | Compare |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback | 42 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Galant | 16 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 7 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | 2 | 5 | B | Compare |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Raider Club | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Does the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse: control unit / module (June 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Mitsubishi Eclipse year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Mitsubishi Eclipse years have the most complaints?
1995 (314), 2000 (308), 2001 (300). See every Mitsubishi Eclipse year compared.
What should I do if my 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data