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2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker Eclipse years.
99 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2006 Eclipse?The 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 99 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and hydraulic.
Safety record for the 2006 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Eclipse years only. How we score it
Is 2006 a good year for the Eclipse?
Across the 16 Eclipse model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2011) to 316 (2001). With 99 complaints, the 2006 Eclipse sits about the same as the model's median of 107.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2006 Eclipse
service brakes, hydraulic
Campaign 05V247000CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A DEFECTIVE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Campaign 05V299000ON 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Campaign 15V337000Mitsubishi 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.
fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Campaign 08V454000MITSUBISHI 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. THE PROCESS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE METAL TO HAVE A SPLIT IN THE AREA WHERE THE BOLT THAT HOLDS ONE OF THE TWO FUEL TANK STRAPS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED. IN THE EVENT THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO A SEVERE COLLISION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO DROP DOWN, POSSIBLY CAUSING A FUEL LEAK.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and model type.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Eclipse. See the full Eclipse owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Eclipse listings typically run $5,249–$9,194 across 1997 to 2012 model years.
Other Eclipse model years
Compare every Eclipse year side by side to see how 2006 ranks against the rest.
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