10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
100,000 miles

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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 262021

Eclipse

  • 110,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while stopped at an intersection with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated forward inadvertently. The contact had her husband inspect the vehicle and while he attempted to start the vehicle with his foot depressed on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated forward. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

- Hermiston, OR, USA

problem #1

Nov 132015

Eclipse

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owned a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While driving approximately 55 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle spun out of control and the transmission shifted independently into the reverse position, which caused the vehicle to crash into a tree. The contact sustained injuries to the head, right arm, and fingers. The contact also suffered from a large hematoma on the right hip. The front passenger sustained head injuries. Medical attention was required for the injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact mentioned that the failure was related to the recall associated with NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Lumberton, MS, USA

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