Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH and going down hill with acceleration, the brake pedal failed to respond. As a result, the front driver side air bag failed to deploy. The contact crashed into a concrete base. The impact caused the rear of the driver seat to detach the over head light and the console fractured. The contact sustained bruises to the right side of her body head, back shoulder, hip and knees that required medical attention. A police report was filed. 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 46,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While driving approximately 2 MPH into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed and the pedal traveled to the floor without resistance. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into the front end of another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the exterior damages to the front end and bumper were repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Consumer stated Mitsubishi is denying any wrong doing on issue. Updated 6/6/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at 65 MPH, the brake pedal failed to engage without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear end of another vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,245.
Decemebr 23, 2018 I was involved in an accident on a freeway, where all the traffic suddenly came to a stop from 50 MPH. As I pressed my breaks it was as though they almost didn't work causing me to strike the vehicle in front of me. The ABS light then became lit, all air bags were deployed and the car was determined totaled by my insurance company and I was not at fault.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The contact explained to the dealer that the vehicle would hesitate and jerk forward when depressing the brake pedal. The dealer stated that they had the part and informed the contact to bring the vehicle to the facility. When the contact arrived at the dealer, she was informed that the parts were not available. As a courtesy, the dealer offered to flush the brakes. The contact was unable to reach the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated that there was an increase in stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. Years after the initial failure, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer stated that the remedy was still under development. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that after hitting a bump at approximately 25 MPH, the brake pedal seized without warning. The failure occurred on approximately ten occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 72,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While driving 20 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard an abnormal crunching noise. In addition, the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brakes failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While attempting to stop the vehicle, there was a delay when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact recently received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The dealer was advised that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000.
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.
Brake complaints in other Eclipse years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 67% of the model year's 42 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse brake problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 15V-337 (control unit/module, Jun 2, 2015). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 67,000 miles, and 9% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 6 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.