Eclipse Hatchback (2009)
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Complaint Breakdown
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (1)
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2009-2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback complaints?
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009-2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback. The systems they name most often are the brakes, the safety systems and the body and trim.
Is the 2009-2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009-2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009-2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback have?
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints on file for the 2009-2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2009-2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2009-2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the brakes, the safety systems and the body and trim, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Eclipse Hatchback have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 42 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.