2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse: problems, recalls and reliability

“The top coat, clear coat, of paint has begun to separate from the black paint. This is happening very rapidly and continues to spread over the top of the car. There was a recall for this in late 90's early 2000's for the exact same reason for the exact same color of vehicle.”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2020

“Power steering pressure hose fell and rubbed on the serpentine spell until it ate a hole in I. I and the traction control is enguageing and disengageing on its own ans my airbag lights are flashing unavailable.”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2019

“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the lower part of the dashboard on the passenger side of the vehicle had split apart above the passenger air bag compartment. The contact took the vehicle to a local body shop and was informed that there were no recalls or defects on the vehicle. The contact was informed that if the vehicle were involved in a collision, the passenger air bag would not deploy. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 113,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2018

“My v-6 (3.8) gt has approximately 80,000 miles on it. The code (po421) has come up on an obii which is the catalytic converter. In my state (washington) the recall on this part is not honored, due to the 80000 mile warranty. In many other states it is warrantied to 100,000 miles. Whether other states have stricter emission laws, or whatever the reason, this does not change the life expectancy, performance or makeup of the part that is expected to last 100000 miles. In short, I am hoping to get a standardized and equal treatment as others driving the same vehicle with a fair warranty. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2016

“Takata recall posted recall date of may 22, 2015 today's date september 20, 2016 incomplete recall, I have been informed by my mechanic hat my brakes are unsafe as a result he looked to see if there is a open recall and found the recall for ABS hydrologica unit but after over a year it is still incomplete. No accident has acured but may happen soon if not fixed.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Sep 2016

“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Feb 2016

“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving 30 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floor when it was depressed. The brake light illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the brake fluid was changed; however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the master cylinder was replaced; however, the failure still recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 63,200.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Nov 2015