Mitsubishi Eclipse 2004
Model Eclipse made in 2004 by Mitsubishi got 13 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 21 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, fuel/propulsion system and service brakes, air. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.4, 3.0.
Model 2004
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 21/27/23 | 23.2734/35.2523/27.4746 | Regular | 914 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.4 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 23/31/26 | 25.6764/39.7193/30.5344 | Regular | 808 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.4 | 4 | Semiautomatic, 4 gears | F | 21/27/23 | 23.274/35.2544/27.4757 | Regular | 914 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 3.0 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 21/28/24 | 23/36.4/27.5667 | Premium | 1001 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 3.0 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 20/29/23 | 22.6/37.1/27.4231 | Premium | 1044 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 3.0 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 4 gears | F | 21/27/23 | 22.9/34.6/27.0101 | Premium | 1044 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 3.0 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 4 gears | F | 20/28/23 | 22.3/35.5/26.7811 | Premium | 1044 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V428000 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | from 06/01/1999 to 09/30/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 100432 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/01/2004 | 09/03/2004 | 571 | 208 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This does not meet the requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | The manufacturer's petition which requested that nhtsa determine this fmvss noncompliance does not create an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety was partially denied on january 26, 2005. therefore, this manufacturer is obligated to conduct an owner notification and remedy campaign.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E026000 | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 61944 | 04/03/2006 | OVSC | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/23/2006 | 03/23/2006 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.for more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled lamp model numbers.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V442000 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 07/25/2003 to 09/11/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 17087 | 12/03/2003 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/04/2003 | 11/05/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V312000 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 04/16/2004 to 06/20/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 834 | 07/26/2004 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 06/29/2004 | 06/29/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel pump. the recall began on july 26, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mitsubishi recall no. sr-04-007.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0454003 | 08/01/2004 | 0454003R | 10010505 | Immobilizer system information update (2004 models). *tt | 11/30/2004 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 0513006 | 04/01/2005 | 10016133 | Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision. *tt | 08/31/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 0314002 | 12/01/2003 | 0314002 | 10005271 | Corrected specified engine coolant - service manual revision. *tt | 02/18/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0513004 | 03/01/2005 | 0513004R | 10015818 | Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming for cold engine misfire / hot soak restart / rough idle. revision. *tt | 08/12/2005 |
| 0413003 | 03/01/2004 | 10007307 | Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming for high speed misfire, service engine soon light and (diagnostic trouble code p0300 - p0306). *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||||
| 0442A001 | 05/01/2004 | 0442A001R | 10007558 | Remote keyless entry (all 2004 models). *tt | 07/01/2004 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 0355006R | 10/01/2003 | 0355006 | 10004453 | Air conditioning refrigerant pipe replacement. *tt | 12/15/2003 |
| 0355006 | 07/01/2003 | 10003407 | Air conditioner refrigerant pipe replacement. *tt | 10/20/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| SC03002 | 10/01/2003 | 10004444 | Vehicle emission control information (veci) label service campaign. 2004 models. *tt | 12/12/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| TSB-12-35-002 | 09/01/2012 | 10046519 | Mitsubishi: on some vehicles, an active stability control (asc) steering wheel sensor has been installed, replacing original sensor. new sensor not to be rotated before installation. models 2007-12 outlander, 2008-11 lancer evolution, 2 | 10/15/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0523004 | 07/01/2005 | 0523004 | 10016754 | 2-3 shift flare. *tt | 10/04/2005 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 137 | 05/01/2007 | 10021743 | Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected. *kb | 06/18/2007 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0522003 | 10/01/2005 | 10017676 | Clutch release bearing installation. *tt | 11/18/2005 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| TSB-12-35-002 | 09/01/2012 | 10046519 | Mitsubishi: on some vehicles, an active stability control (asc) steering wheel sensor has been installed, replacing original sensor. new sensor not to be rotated before installation. models 2007-12 outlander, 2008-11 lancer evolution, 2 | 10/15/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 09012004 | 09/01/2004 | 10013741 | Bearing inspection. *eh | 04/26/2005 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 0300010 | 07/01/2003 | 10003404 | Technical specifications. *tt | 10/20/2003 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 0617001 | 01/01/2006 | 0617001 | 10019047 | Cruise control system checks - service manual revision. *tt | 02/10/2006 |
| VISIBILITY | |||||
| 42A | 12/01/2004 | 10018368 | Door glass alignment. mitsubishi. tech talk. *tt | 12/21/2005 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| 0355008 | 10/01/2003 | 10004454 | Debris (such as leaves, etc) entering the front cowl area may clog the evaporator housing drain tube. if this occurs, the evaporator housing may fill up with condensation and overflow into the passenger compartment, and into the blower mot | 12/15/2003 | |
| 0355008R | 10/01/2003 | 0355003 | 10004455 | Debris (such as leaves, etc.) entering the front cowl area may clog the evaporator housing drain tube. if this occurs, the evaporator housing may fill up with condensation and overflow into the passenger compartment, and into the blower mo | 12/15/2003 |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0342A005 | 12/01/2003 | 0142A005 | 10005209 | The sunroof may judder or vibrate during opening/closing operation. *tt | 02/13/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 07/25/2005 | 1 | ||
| My mitsubishi eclipse spyder 2004 (vin #4a3ae55h24e095068), 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. the front of the vehicle was severely damaged. despite the front-ended crash, the air bags failed to inflate. the severity of the crash is evident from the fact that the vehicle was categorized as a total loss by my insurance company. i believe the air bag should have gone off as a result of the impact. | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 09/28/2012 | 98000 | ||
| My mitsubishi elclipse sputters and dies when there is less than 1/2 tank fuel. mitsubishi 2004 has a recall on the fuel return line hose fitting on the fuel pump, which could cause a fire. mitsubishi claims my car was manufactured on a different production line, therefore, it is not their problem. really? | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - HAND CONTROL | |||
| 07/05/2005 | 7600 | 1 | 11/20/2004 |
| Car was parked with ebrake pulled upwards to hold car in place. the 04 eclipse gt rolled backwards out of the parking spot and jumped the curb hitting another vehicle. 04 eclipse taken to mitsubishi on 7/7/05 and they adjusted the ebreak saying ti was loose. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 11/14/2006 | 1 | ||
| Problem: harness. every time i lift the steering wheel up, the engine turns off. i have tried to go to the mitsubishi dealer and to honda sierra where i bought the car (used) and they didn't want to take responsibility for it. i was like a tennis ball, so, i got tired of it. i even send a letter to honda sierra to deal with the problem because i bought if defective. unfortunately, i did not get a response. repair cost more than 300 dollars. i don't have money yet, and im still hopeful that either of the two parties are willing to work with the problem. *tr | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| 11/21/2004 | 10000 | 2 | 07/03/2004 |
| 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. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 01/28/2007 | 40000 | 1 | |
| Clearcoat peeling off mitsubishi-defective paint. *tr | |||
| 10/25/2005 | 23000 | 3 | 04/14/2005 |
| The rubbers on my 2004 mitsubishi eclipse spyder is always leaking water into the car, creating a mold smell, destroying the speakers, ect. the dealership replaced them about 4 months ago or less, and they are leaking again on the convertible top, making my seat belt wet, which i believe is a hazard if in a accident, my seat, and floors, not to mention it is leaking into the door panels. my son has fallen out of the car slipping on the water on the door panel, not that he needed a ambulance but got a fat lip when he put his teeth into them when he fell, also getting a bruised leg. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 07/18/2007 | 36000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2004 black mitsubishi eclipse that the paint has been falling off of, just like several other complaints. the paint started delaminating about 3years ago and just progressed from there. the car looks horrible! mitsubishi has been downright rude re: this matter. they will not fix the paint issue due to car being out of warranty. *tr | |||
| 06/03/2005 | 450 | 3 | 05/31/2005 |
| On second day of ownership i heard a very loud metal cracking sound while sitting in the car preparing to drive. car was not started or moving). upon inspection there was no visible defect. about a week later i had an identical experience. this time i noticed a crack in the body seam located on the driver's side door. the door would no longer close properly , and i immediately scheduled a repair appointment. the dealership adjusted the door and assured me that the crack in the frame was only cosmetic. the crack was filled and painted and seems to be holding, but there is a leak in the door that leaves water on the door sill plate every time it rains or i wash the car. i am in the process of having additional repairs for that now.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 06/03/2005 | 450 | 3 | 05/31/2005 |
| On second day of ownership i heard a very loud metal cracking sound while sitting in the car preparing to drive. car was not started or moving). upon inspection there was no visible defect. about a week later i had an identical experience. this time i noticed a crack in the body seam located on the driver's side door. the door would no longer close properly , and i immediately scheduled a repair appointment. the dealership adjusted the door and assured me that the crack in the frame was only cosmetic. the crack was filled and painted and seems to be holding, but there is a leak in the door that leaves water on the door sill plate every time it rains or i wash the car. i am in the process of having additional repairs for that now.*ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | GREENWOOD VILLAGE | 80112 | ARAPAHOE MITSUBISHI | 303-874-2500 |
| MD | GLEN BURNIE | 21061 | JBH MITSUBISHI | |
| ME | SOUTH PORTLAND | 04106 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS | 2077745105 |
| MI | BAY CITY | SHOWCASE MITSUBISHI | 989-684-0500 |