2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 47 |
| 1991 | 55 |
| 1992 | 49 |
| 1993 | 37 |
| 1994 | 35 |
| 1995 | 307 |
| 1996 | 159 |
| 1997 | 136 |
| 1998 | 129 |
| 1999 | 120 |
| 2000 | 308 |
| 2001 | 209 |
| 2002 | 73 |
| 2003 | 124 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 99 |
| 2007 | 107 |
| 2008 | 71 |
| 2009 | 42 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
6 of 14 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and door.
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Roommate driving my vehicle with myself in passenger seat. Struck a dear Monday morning at approximately 60MPH. Vehicle was put into a ditch and rolled at least 1 time into a marsh on left side of the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-02
Also filed under Engine and wheels
Air bags
3 of 14 total reports mention: air bags.
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My Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 2004 [xxx], done nearly 21,000 miles met with an accident on July 25, 2005. It veered off the road, went downhill for over twenty feet and collided head-on with a tree to come to a halt.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-24
Service brakes
3 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing air.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 14 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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Electrical cable for Fuel Pump caught fire. My daughter was able to park and exit the car safely before it combusted but it took 8 minutes for the car to basically explode.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-09-20
Also filed under Electrical system
Steering
2 of 14 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing anti-theft device.
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While driving at 15 MPH and trying to go around another vehicle, the steering locked. This was the second occurrence where the steering column locked, causing a collision. *ak ........driver sustained injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-16
Safety timeline
5 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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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V428000 · Equipment
- Recall 03V442000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 04V312000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 15V338000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
- 5 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.