2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls and problems

The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has 1 recall and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

Pictured: a 2009 model; the 2008 may differ in details. Photo: 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2008 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 9 Eclipse Spyder model years — 5th most.

1recalls

16complaints

4crashes

0fires

2injuries

61,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Service Brakes

Jun 2, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V337000 · 74,836 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, flush and clean the ABS hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid, free of charge. If the inspection shows that the valves may seize, the ABS unit will be replaced. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-004.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2008 vs. other Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2008. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, the latest from Jun 2, 2015 (service brakes). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (8), air bags (2), engine (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.