The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse has a elevated safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 70 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, 70 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

03Electrical System2

04Air Bags,engine1

05Power Train,vehicle Speed Control1

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

Mitsubishi Eclipse Fuel Economy

19–23mpg combined

16-20city

24-28hwy

$1,900-$3,050/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~$1,900/yr-1/10 Poor

Eclipse - Automatic (S4)

22mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor

Eclipse Spyder - Automatic (S4)

22mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor

Eclipse Spyder - Manual 5-spd

22mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city26 hwy~$2,000/yr-1/10 Poor

Eclipse - Automatic (S5)

20mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city25 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor

Eclipse - Manual 6-spd

19mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city25 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Eclipse Spyder - Automatic (S5)

19mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

Eclipse Spyder - Manual 6-spd

19mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city25 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse

21States

32%in top 3

13% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 21 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

FLFlorida

613%

TXTexas

511%

ILIllinois

49%

AZArizona

36%

MOMissouri

36%

ALAlabama

24%

VAVirginia

24%

NCNorth Carolina

24%

NENebraska

24%

WAWashington

24%

WIWisconsin

24%

OHOhio

24%

OKOklahoma

24%

OROregon

24%

CACalifornia

24%

MDMaryland

12%

IDIdaho

12%

UTUtah

12%

NV1

PA1

DC1

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 70 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.