2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 122
- 4 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SERVICE BRAKES
- 77 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 21 reported crashes · 15 injuries · 2 deaths · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,674
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mitsubishi median
-53
median 175 across 37 Mitsubishi records
Vs 2005-2009
-147
median 270 complaints in 846 records
Top component share
63%
Service Brakes: 77 complaints
What owners report fails — 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- SERVICE BRAKES 77
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11
- AIR BAGS 9
- TIRES 3
- STRUCTURE:BODY 3
1 recall on record for the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- NHTSA 15V337000 · 2015 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
NHTSA has 122 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (77 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Owners most often report problems with: service brakes (77), service brakes, hydraulic (11), air bags (9), tires (3). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.