2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 71 | 42 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 35 | 32 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,937 mi | 67,035 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 50 | 27 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 13 | 0 |
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.