MYRModel Year Report

2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

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2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:01:09.719Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1997 1998: 16 complaints 1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 81 complaints 2001 2002: 24 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2007: 22 complaints 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009
2004: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
19952
19965
199720
199816
199911
20003
200181
200224
200327
20046
20052
200722
200816
20097

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: wheels.

CRASH INJURY
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OWNER OF A 2004 ECLIPSE. FIRST PROBLEM WAS END OF JUNE 2005 BUBBLE ON FRONT RIGHT TIRE, WHEN TAKEN TO GET REPLACED FOUND OUT THAT RIM WAS CRACKED ON THE INSIDE. BOUGHT NEW TIRE AND RIM AND HAD REPLACED!

NHTSA ODI report, 20051004

WHEELS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: wheels.

CRASH INJURY
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WHEEL CAME OFF WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING 17 INCH ALLOY WHEEL RIMS ON 2-8-08 AT 2:30 PM I WAS DRIVING THE LANE NEXT TO THE FAST LANE ON THE 210 FREEWAY IN LA CRESCENTA CALIFORNIA AT 60MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080711

STRUCTURE

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure.

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PAINT IS FADING, SPOTS ARE APPEARING. CAR IS GARAGE KEPT AND POLISHED EVERY 6 MONTHS BY PROFESSIONAL SERVICE. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20121101

STEERING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: steering.

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LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHEN YOU LOSE POWER TO THE ALTERNATOR. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY HAD TO TURN THE CAR BACK ON WHILE DRIVING

NHTSA ODI report, 20190620

SEAT BELTS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20031203 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP PRESSURE. THOSE VEHICLES EXHIBITING HIGHER THAN NORMAL FUEL PUMP PRESSURE WILL RECEIVE FUEL PUMP MODIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 3, 2003. OWNERS SHO

Campaign 03V442000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040726 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE IMPROPERLY MOLDED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

Campaign 04V312000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150720 — air bags

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015.

Campaign 15V338000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — equipment

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL.

Campaign 04V428000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V428000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V442000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V312000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V338000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?

The most-reported component is wheels:rim, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.