Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While driving 45 MPH, the contact had to suddenly depress the brake pedal to avoid injurying a pedestrian. However, the brake pedal lost pressure and failed to stop. As a result, the vehicle spun and crashed into a curb. The contact also stated that the ABS failed to operate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the mechanic stated that something was wrong with the ABS; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. On another occasion, while driving and attempting to make a turn, the contact had to suddenly depress the brake pedal to avoid a crash. Again, the brake pedal lost pressure and failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into another curb. …
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a fire hydrant. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was 80,000.
I had just purchased car and I had all maintenance items done at aaa garage to include timing belt, serpentine belt, oil change, tune up, anti freeze flush, tires rotated, etc. There was nothing ndonevto brakes as they still had life in them. I know more maintenance items were done but I forget as my receipt is elsewhere. Happy now I could drive my car knowing the timing belt and other maintenance things were done I left the dealership. I had only gone approximately 10 miles and came to stop light. No brakes. We called aaa and brought it right back. They weren't sure why no brakes as they seem to work OK now. So the only thing left that hadn't been done was the brake fluid replacement and flush. We had that done and we drove it home OK. There were greeted with the new recall on the ABS brakes. …
When driving home from work going 30 MPH I turned right and needed to stop at a red light approximately 200 feet ahead. When I depressed my break pedal it went all the way down to the floor board and had very little, if any reaction. Also, there was a strange sound when I took my foot off the pedal. I took the car to a dealer in goodlettsville, tn to be diagnosed but they said it was something totally different than the problem I was having. I declined the service. It has happened many times since then, with my breaks going back to normal after I stop and restart the car. However, a few weeks ago this happened and they have not gone back to normal. …
While performing a stop the brake pedal lost all pressure and went to the floor. The car did stop but took longer to do so. After reviewing the recall notice for ABS brakes I brought the vehicle to a Mitsubishi dealer who confirmed there was a recall but did not inspect anything beyond driving the car to test the brakes. Between the time of the incident and the one and a half weeks they claimed was the next available appointment the brakes returned to normal operation. The recall (15V337) states the hydraulic unit will be flushed, cleaned and inspected. The dealer indicated they were only testing the braking system by driving it and when the incident did not produce the same result, that was the end of their responsibility until I received a certified letter from the manufacturer. This recall was issued in May 2015 and it is now the beginning of October 2015. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the brake pedal was slow to respond and difficult to depress. While traveling at an unknown rate of speed, the brake pedal was applied and did not respond. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle twice. The driver did not receive medical attention from either crash, but sustained neck and back pains. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. During the first crash, four tires separated from the vehicle. During the second crash, the two front tires fractured. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop for further inspection. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and was unable to determine when the recall repair would be completed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While depressing the brake pedal to the floorboard at various speeds, the vehicle failed to respond. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal had to be depressed numerous times before it operated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the brake master and booster were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,328. Parts distribution disconnect.
Related recalls
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.
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.
Brake complaints in other Eclipse years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
NHTSA has 71 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 72% of the model year's 99 complaints. The component named most often is foundation components › disc › pads (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse brake problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 15V-337 (control unit/module, Jun 2, 2015); NHTSA recall 05V-299 (master cylinder, Jun 27, 2005); NHTSA recall 05V-247 (service brakes, hydraulic, Jun 2, 2005). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 80,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 5 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.