2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse: common problems and reliability

The 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 198 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and hydraulic. Owners most often flag *classic models (2nd gen):.

Safety record for the 2006 model year

198
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
18
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

service brakes
146
hydraulic
32
air bags
22
power train
12
structure
10

Recalls affecting the 2006 Eclipse

service brakes, hydraulic

Campaign 05V247000

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH A DEFECTIVE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY.

service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder

Campaign 05V299000

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 LONGE

service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

Campaign 15V337000

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, 2

fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

Campaign 08V454000

MITSUBISHI 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 IMPROPER

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and model type. Feedback on the classic sport coupe models (primarily 2nd generation, 1995-1999) is overwhelmingly positive from enthusiasts, praising its turbocharged performance, all-wheel-drive capability, and tune

  • *Classic Models (2nd Gen):
  • Excessive turbo lag — noted as a significant drawback affecting drivability. Frequency: isolated.
  • Uncomfortable seats — mentioned as a negative point. Frequency: isolated.
  • *Eclipse Cross (2018+):
  • Perceived dangerously slow acceleration / sluggish throttle response — frequently cited, especially in reviews and for FWD models. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Eclipse.

Typical used price

Used Eclipse listings typically run $5,200–$8,410 across 1998 to 2012 model years.

Other Eclipse model years