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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse: common problems and reliability
One of the better Eclipse years.
42 owner complaints, most about service brakes. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2009 Eclipse?The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 42 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and air bags.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Eclipse years only. How we score it
Is 2009 a good year for the Eclipse?
Across the 16 Eclipse model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2011) to 316 (2001). With 42 complaints, the 2009 Eclipse sits below 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 2009 Eclipse
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.
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 2009 ranks against the rest.
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