Most common 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
Share of the 99 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mitsubishi Eclipse complaints by model year
Best Eclipse years: 2005, 2012, 2004. Years to avoid: 2000, 2001, 1997, 1995, 1996. Compare all years →
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls (4)
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
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.
Remedy: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap May have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special…
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
On certain passenger vehicles, one of four seals inside the master cylinder May have been installed improperly. As a result, the master cylinder May unexpectedly by-pass hydraulic braking force pressure and allow a longer than normal pedal stroke.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the master cylinder assembly free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2005. Owners May contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Certain passenger vehicles May have been fitted with a defective brake booster assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly free of charge. Owners were notified by telephone on May 24, 2005, to stop driving their vehicles and arrangements were made for a loaner vehicle.
What 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse owners say
Brakes all 71 →
There was a previous recall on the anti braking system. Prior to the recall I had noticed that the ABS light was always coming on & I also noticed the brakes were at times seemed to be grabbing metal & not working . I took the car in to get fixed with the recall notice. Everything was fine until now the ABS light has been coming on frequently again & it is doing the same exact thing when braking. It seems when the light is off & the brakes start to not work properly then the light comes on & they do work. I never know when this is going to happen when the brakes fail. There is no loss of brake fluid. The recall repair was done at Ricart in Columbus Ohio. The problem was confirmed by the recall that this was faulty.
Vehicle went in for repair in March of 2025 for an open recall for the brakes. 3 months later the vehicle is experiencing brake issues related to a brake booster/master cylinder that was also recalled. Replacement is needed asap
Air bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25-30 MPH, the contact lost control of the vehicle, the vehicle exited the roadway, ran into a swamp and crashed into several trees before coming to an abrupt stop. The contact stated that neither the driver's nor passenger's side frontal air bags deployed. Additionally, the seat belts were also inoperable. The contact stated that her head struck the windshield. A police report was filed. The driver and passenger sustained minor cuts and bruises but no broken bones. The paramedics were called to the scene however, the contact refused medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure, case number: 1-273146714. The approximate failure mileage 165,000. …
Tl* the contact owned a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed to respond and the contact crashed into another vehicle. During the crash, the front end sustained significant damage; however, the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained an injured head, neck, and back; however, medical attention was not required. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,204. Updated 12/18/15 updated4/17/18
Wheels & tires
I was driving the car normally fine and there was a small pot hole on the ground that I went over. I had my foot on the brakes while running over the pot hole and the pressure on the brakes were completely lost. It was a spongy feeling as the brakes were to the floor. The brakes had very little power and when let go had a whistling sound coming back up. I had to drive home while down shifting to lower gears because the brakes did not work.
I have Goodyear Eagle rs-a p35/45r18 tires on my Eclipse, the car has less than 30,000 miles on it. As I was driving to work front tire blew out due to the sidewall separating from the tread! I had no idea until a mechanic at my work looked at my other front tire and saw that it was starting to separate also! The tires still have half of their tread life remaining and it also caused for my rim to be scratched. In addition, it was noted that at some point the other front tire is going to blow out so at this point my car is a ticking time bomb.
2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 20 / 28 / 23 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 20 / 26 / 22 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 26 / 20 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | FWD | 16 / 25 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse a good car?
Based on 99 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Eclipse rates better than average: 52% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Eclipse at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The brakes — 71 complaints, 72% of all complaints for this model year, most often about foundation components › disc › pads. Next are the air bags (11) and wheels & tires (6).
How many recalls does the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, the most recent from June 2, 2015 (control unit/module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2005, 2012 and 2004. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2000, 2001, 1997, 1995 and 1996. See the full Mitsubishi Eclipse years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 73,000 miles; 35% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.