MYRModel Year Report

2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

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2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:26.325Z

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
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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 2004: 6 complaints 2004 6 2005: 2 complaints 2007: 22 complaints 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints
1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1997 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 81 complaints 2001 2002: 24 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 6 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2007: 22 complaints 2007 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009
1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1997 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 81 complaints 2001 2002: 24 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 6 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2007: 22 complaints 2007 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009

2004: 6 complaints

View as data table
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

2 of 6 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing rim.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2008-07-11

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, 2005-10-04

Structure

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

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Paint is fading, spots are appearing. Car is garage kept and polished every 6 months by professional service.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-01

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, 2019-06-20

Seat belts

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing rear/other.

Fuel system, other

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel system, other.

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Dt*: the contact stated the needle of the fuel gauge became stuck, and the fuel warning light did not illuminate. After the contact filled the fuel tank, the indicator needle did not move. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-10

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2003-12-03Fuel system, gasoline03V442000 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…

    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…

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    2004-07-26Fuel system, gasoline04V312000 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.

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    2015-07-20Air bags15V338000 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.

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    Date not on fileEquipment04V428000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Wheels: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V428000 · Equipment
  • Recall 03V442000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 04V312000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 15V338000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.