NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Rotor Problems

9.2

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,727 miles

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1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse brakes problems

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1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Comments

problem #11

Mar 201998

Eclipse 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 19,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Constant pulsating of brakes when applying them. Took car to the dealership the 1st time and had the rotors replaced. Mitsubishi paid for 1/2 of the cost and I paid the rest. This was in 1998. The first time that I have the rotors replaced, the vibrating of the brake pedal came back within 2 weeks. Since then, I have replaced and/or turned down my rotors on my front wheels over 7 times. I do not ride my brakes either. I've had my rotors replaced by numerous garages. The rotors improved twice due to the recall of ball joints. When I had my car in the dealership for this recall and I drove the car home, the brake pedal did not pulsate for about 3 to 4 weeks after the recall was made good. I have spent so much money on having the rotors replaced. It's gotten to the point where I cannot keep spending hundreds of dollars on rotors. I just deal with the vibrating brakes at this times.

- Hummelstown, PA, USA

problem #10

Sep 132000

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • miles
When traveling at higher speeds and braking the brakes and /or rotors shudders /shake real bad to the point of throwing off stering capability in vehicle and shakes more so going down hill, I have already had them replaced (brakes and rotors) and it did not help any I still have the same problem.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #9

Oct 081997

Eclipse

  • miles
Consumer has been experiencning problems with the brakes. She has had the vehicle into the dealer for the front brakes and the rotors. Had brakes and rotors replaced in July/ August and in October.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #8

Jul 031997

Eclipse

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving vehicle about 35 mph the comsumer had a brake problem. When stepping on brake pedal, trying to stop the vehicle, it took long time to st0P, and when stopping the brakes grabbed on the disc. Also front brakes ulsated/replaced front brake rotors. In addition, replaced rear main seal and oil seal and retorqued all mounting nuts and bolts due to front suspension noise.

- St. Charles, MO, USA

problem #7

Jul 011997

Eclipse

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Brakerotors/hub failed.

- Centerport, NY, USA

problem #6

Mar 271997

Eclipse

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Rotors failed.

- Moore, OK, USA

problem #5

Oct 011996

Eclipse Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Rotors failed.

- Newport Beach, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 091996

Eclipse

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Brake rotors failed.

- Liberty, SC, USA

problem #3

Jan 281997

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
At 2800 miles the brake rotors and calipers wear out and need to be replaced.

- Tujunga , CA, USA

problem #2

Oct 061996

Eclipse

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pads/rotors replaced due to scraping noise.

- Valencia, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 191996

Eclipse

  • miles
Warpedbrake rototrs, causing brake failure, also fuel injection//sunroof malfunctioned.

- Dalton , GA, USA

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