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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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4A3AK24F96E••••••2006 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2006 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE build (13 vs 4).
13on this build
86on the model
20builds in total
3involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 13Air Bags 3
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashFeb 2015
The contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a fire hydrant. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was…
Service BrakesJul 2025
We recently went to the dealership to have a recalled brake booster fixed and the brake booster is failing again
Air BagscrashDec 2014
The contact owned a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the brakes failed to respond and the contact crashed into another vehicle. During the crash, the front end sustained significant damage; however, the air bags did not deploy.…
Air BagscrashOct 2014
The contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that the brake pedal was slow to respond and difficult to depress. While traveling at an unknown rate of speed, the brake pedal was applied and did not respond. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of…
Service BrakesJul 2025
Vehicle went in for repair in March of 2025 for an open recall for the brakes. 3 months later the vehicle is experiencing brake issues related to a brake booster/master cylinder that was also recalled. Replacement is needed asap
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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 4A3AK24F96E030454 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.