The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse has a elevated safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 71 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

15V3370002015-02-06

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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.

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

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 71 owners have filed complaints about the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. SERVICE BRAKES issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Service Brakes46

02Service Brakes, Hydraulic7

03Air Bags2

04Electrical System2

05Air Bags,engine1

71 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Mitsubishi Eclipse Fuel Economy

19–23mpg combined

16-20city

24-28hwy

$2,950-$4,300/yr

Across 8 configurations, the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse returns 19–23 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Eclipse - Manual 5-spd

23mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city28 hwy~$2,950/yr-1/10 Poor

Eclipse - Automatic (S4)

22mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Eclipse Spyder - Automatic (S4)

22mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Eclipse Spyder - Manual 5-spd

22mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Eclipse - Automatic (S5)

20mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city25 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor

Eclipse - Manual 6-spd

19mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city25 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Eclipse Spyder - Automatic (S5)

19mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Eclipse Spyder - Manual 6-spd

19mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city25 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse

27States

25%in top 3

9% of the market sits in Illinois, though listings span 27 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

ILIllinois

59%

FLFlorida

59%

AZArizona

47%

WAWashington

47%

OHOhio

47%

DCWashington DC

47%

TXTexas

47%

PAPennsylvania

35%

MIMichigan

24%

MNMinnesota

24%

NJNew Jersey

24%

NYNew York

24%

DE1

MD1

IA1

ID1

MOMissouri

12%

ALAlabama

12%

NENebraska

12%

NH1

SC1

WI1

GAGeorgia

12%

OKOklahoma

12%

CA1

OR1

CO1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2008.

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

You'll get between 19 and 23 MPG combined from the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

SERVICE BRAKES problems top the list with 71 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.