The service and repair manual for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse — 3.8L V6 and 2.4L I4 engines, 9 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.8L V6 — 234 cu in, SOHC 2.4L I4 — 145 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | GT Hatchback 2-Door · GT Convertible 2-Door · GS Hatchback 2-Door · SE Hatchback 2-Door · GT-P Hatchback 2-Door · Spyder GT-P Convertible 2-Door +3 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 83 complaints · 30 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Eclipse manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 387
- General Information 2,657
- Accessories & Equipment 4,934
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 320
- Body & Frame 1,456
- Maintenance 142
- Brakes 842
- Restraints 486
- Drivelines & Axles 122
- Steering 216
- Electrical 3,021
- Suspension 307
- Engine Mechanical 471
- Transmission 195
- Engine Performance 3,535
- Front 226
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Eclipse
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — antilock/traction control/electronic limited · 15V337000A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 83 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 30 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Eclipse. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Eclipse manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Eclipse?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 3.8L V6 and 2.4L I4 across the GT Hatchback 2-Door, GT Convertible 2-Door, GS Hatchback 2-Door, SE Hatchback 2-Door, GT-P Hatchback 2-Door, Spyder GT-P Convertible 2-Door, GT Coupe 2-Door, Spyder GS Convertible 2-Door, Spyder GT Convertible 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 2008 Eclipse problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2008 Eclipse, covering service brakes, hydraulic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mitsubishi dealers.
Does it include 2008 Eclipse wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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