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4A3AK24F86E••••••2006 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2006 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
86on the model
20builds in total
Most reportedService Brakes 8Tires 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesSep 2015
While performing a stop the brake pedal lost all pressure and went to the floor. The car did stop but took longer to do so. After reviewing the recall notice for ABS brakes I brought the vehicle to a mitsubishi dealer who confirmed there was a recall but did not inspect anything…
TiresDec 2005
2006 mitsubishi eclipse, 2,000 miles, driver and 4 passengers were driving 65 mph on the #405 freeway on dry conditions. The car unexpectedly goes into a spin. The right rear tire had a 1 inch wood screw in the tread, and the tire had blown out. The whole inside wall of the tire…
Service BrakesJul 2015
Brakes failed from time to time. Wantagh mitsubishi had car for 3 days and was not able to duplicate problem. I received a safety recall notice from mitsubishi. Called the dealer who said there is no fix at this time. Called mitsubishi who confirmed that and gave me the choice…
Service BrakesJul 2015
The contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulics) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue.…
Service BrakesJul 2015
The contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving at 40 mph, anti-braking system warning light illuminated. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the remedy or part for the recall was not available.…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4A3AK24F86E016206 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.