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#BS-2008-MITECL-12C9

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Based on reports from 82 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
82
Crashes
13
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
35
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 82 complaints, 13 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

brake fluid leak

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

poor acceleration

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

unintended acceleration

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

57 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 76K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

5
0–30K
12
30–60K
23
60–90K
15
90–120K
1
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (23 reports) • Median: 76K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (57 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes57 (70%)
Airbags5 (6%)
Electrical3 (4%)
Other3 (4%)
Engine2 (2%)
Drivetrain2 (2%)
Speed Control2 (2%)
Seat Belts1 (1%)

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 70% of all reports filed for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 57 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 75,647 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 76K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 2% of all reports filed for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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10
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12
3
13
9
14
30
15
20
16
4
17
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18
3
19
3
21
2
24
1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

15V337000Jul 2015

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. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (ABS) unit, one or more of the internal valves may seize. In a braking event that uses the ABS, a seized valve would increase brake pedal travel and reduce braking ability.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse is the 2001 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Class Average (Minicompact Cars)

This vehicle

82

Class avg

54

1.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical minicompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 82 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse is related to the brakes, with 57 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 82 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mitsubishi Eclipse problems start?
Based on 58 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 75,647 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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