NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse brakes problems

brakes problem

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1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Comments

problem #15

Mar 011999

Eclipse 4WD

  • miles

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

ABS non-functioning, brakes work ok but lock, dealer quoted $3000 for repair!!

- Plymouth, MN, USA

problem #14

Mar 011999

Eclipse 4WD

  • miles
ABS non-functioning, brakes work ok but lock, dealer quoted $3000 for repair!!

- Plymouth, MN, USA

problem #13

Jan 131998

(reported on)

Eclipse 4WD

  • miles
ABS brake failure due to defective controller. Dealer wants 0vr$1300 to replace controller.

- Edina, MN, USA

problem #12

Sep 011997

Eclipse

  • miles

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

ABS light continually is on due to failure of the control unit.

- Edina, MN, USA

problem #11

Sep 221997

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • miles
ABS system failed.

- Edina, MN, USA

problem #10

Apr 281997

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • miles
On normal road conditions when applying the brakes there is a grinding noise like metal touching metal. The vehicle also shakes. Brake system has been replaced (4) times on one side within the last year and a half.

- Largo, FL, USA

problem #9

Jan 121997

Eclipse

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

When applying the brakes one can hear a noise coming from the brakes. Feels like when applying the brakes the back of the vehicle hops up and down.

- Green Castle, PA, USA

problem #8

Feb 051997

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • miles
Owner states that she had work done on her brakes 5 times until she had total brake failure, causing an accident. She is unaware of the type of braking system she has, but she notes that vehicle does not stop.

- Plaquemine, LA, USA

problem #7

Oct 041996

Eclipse

  • miles
While driving about (35) mph there was a metal sound like, something broke and at that moment the vehicle went all over the road and it was tottaly uncontrollable. Braking ability was only on the front wheels. The vehicle hit a curb and dirt wall.

- Carmel, CA, USA

problem #6

Mar 151996

Eclipse

  • miles
Poor ABS performance. During vehicle operation, when the brakes are applied, the vehicle pulls to the right then to the left. Also the brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to come to a complete halt or stop.

- Coosbay, OR, USA

problem #5

Aug 211995

Eclipse

  • miles

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

Anti-lock brakes failed prior to recall, owner was not notified by Mitsubishi of recall (94V-149.002).

- Pacheco, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 191995

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • miles
While traveling down road, vehicle came to an abrupt stop.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #3

Aug 211995

Eclipse

  • miles
Brake failure, pedal faded, impact 6:00 position while driving, speed 5 mph.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #2

Mar 011995

Eclipse

  • miles
Consumer was trying to stop, ABS brakes failed, hitv another car head-on.

- Birmingham , AL, USA

problem #1

Jan 281995

Eclipse

  • miles
ABS: Passengers airbag did not deploy during frontal collision; vehicle hit curb while existing off ramp; brakes failed; no braking effect; no warning.

- Miami , FL, USA

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