2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,031.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Apr 2016

“I brought the vehicle used in 2008, after driving for a week or 2 I notice the tires were loosing air. I am constantly filling the tires with air every 2 to 3 days. I have taken this vehicle to the dealer and 2 other shops for a diagnosis and they said it was the tires, I replaced the tires and I still have this issue, so I know its more than the tires (its probably the wheel element damaged or something). The light tire lights turns on constantly and on several instances the car would shake heavily. Most of the shaking is experienced when driving on the highway. This issue is so bad, I barely ride the vehicle and when I do, I do not take it far due to the air pressure issue.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2016

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle struck an ice patch and started swerving. When the brake pedal was depressed, there was no response and the brakes failed. The contact was able to gain control of the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 61,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2016

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle required a longer stopping distance when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The VIN was not available. Updated 03/18/16*lj *cn”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2015

“ABS/braking issues. Two related issues. Issue number 1. There are 3 lights that are illuminating on the dashboard continuously under all circumstances (driving, parking, braking, idling, etc. - they never turn off) the lights are the traction control light, the ABS light and the icon of a vehicle with skid marks. Issue number 2- additionally, the ABS system turns on while braking and the ABS braking system is jigging the brake making it difficult to brake safely. This happens with a forward brake, and with braking when going into a turn both left and right.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2015

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. The contact stated that the service engine and air pressure warning lights illuminated. The failure mileage was 102,155.”Owner report · Engine · May 2015

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Service Brakes · May 2015