10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 24,167 miles
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The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available...updated 03/17/16 updated 04/14/16.
- Catonsville, MD, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact experienced a failure. While driving approximately 25 mph and attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact had to exert an abnormal amount of pressure in order for the vehicle to stop. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 2/4/16 the consumer stated when he attempted to apply the brake, it went to the floor. The rotors were recently turned and there were no signs of a brake fluid leak. Updated 02/25/16.
- Tucson, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While driving at approximately 10 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle made a grinding noise without warning. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently on several occasions and then progressed each time the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic), however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Update 01/15/16 MA updated 1/15/16 updated 05/17/16.
- Great Neck, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. MA 10/22/2015 updated 12/15/15.
- Takoma, WA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving, he attempted to engage the brakes but the vehicle did not respond. As a result, he crashed into the rear of another vehicle. A police a report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who was not able to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 15,000.
- Yonkers, NY, USA
- Marrero, LA, USA