Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 2004
Model Eclipse Spyder made in 2004 by Mitsubishi got 7 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, other, seat belts and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. There were some recalls concerningequipment, 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 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 23/31/26 | 25.5/39.2566/30.274 | Regular | 808 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 2.4 | 4 | Semiautomatic, 4 gears | F | 20/26/23 | 22.6215/33.8784/26.5986 | Regular | 914 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 3.0 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 21/28/24 | 23/36.4/27.5667 | Premium | 1001 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 3.0 | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 20/29/23 | 22.6/36.8/27.3489 | Premium | 1044 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 3.0 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 4 gears | F | 20/27/23 | 22.7/34.7/26.8836 | Premium | 1044 | MINICOMPACT CARS | |
| 3.0 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 4 gears | F | 20/28/23 | 22.3/35.5/26.7811 | Premium | 1044 | MINICOMPACT 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 07/01/2000 to 08/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 100432 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 MANUFACTURING AMER | 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 MANUFACTURING AMER | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| 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 |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| SC03002 | 10/01/2003 | 10004444 | Vehicle emission control information (veci) label service campaign. 2004 models. *tt | 12/12/2003 | |
| 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 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| 0542A004 | 02/01/2005 | 10015334 | Convertible top latch replacement. *tt | 07/14/2005 | |
| 0442A002 | 02/01/2004 | 10007836 | New convertible top service parts. *tt | 07/12/2004 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 09012004 | 09/01/2004 | 10013741 | Bearing inspection. *eh | 04/26/2005 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| 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 |
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 07/20/2006 | 22000 | 1 | 10/30/2004 |
| 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. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 09/18/2007 | 0 | 2 | 07/31/2004 |
| In our 2004 endeavor suv the back seatbelts come undone without anyone pushing the red release buttons. i have 2 children car seats in the back and this has happened on at least 8 different occasions where the car seat is not buckled in anymore because the seat belt came loose. we took it in on 9-21-07 to dealer but they claim there is nothing wrong, but i have to question this because they only took about 10 minutes to look at it and then said it was fine and this keeps happening and is a real safety issue. i don't want to wait until something terrible happens i would like this to be repaired immediately. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 1 | ||
| Paint is fading, spots are appearing. car is garage kept and polished every 6 months by professional service. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2012 | |||
| Paint is fading, spots are appearing. car is garage kept and polished every 6 months by professional service. | |||
| TIRES - SIDEWALL | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 3 | 02/08/2005 | |
| 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! second time end of september 2005, took car into get oil changed told them about shaking of the car. found out that back right rim was cracked and missing a chunk of the rim. new rim was purchased and put on. october 1, 2005 driving home, car was pulled to the right and my car was flipped on to its hood. most likely car is totaled, still waiting on adjuster. report still being processed with mitsubishi!!! *nm | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 02/08/2008 | 42925 | 1 | |
| 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. i tried to control the car slowly and almost had it under control when i heard a noise. the steering wheel started to shake even more and the engine accelerated. there was no control over the car at all, it spun 3 lanes to the right very fast, hit the berm and ended on its side on the emergency lane. the weather was warm sunny and clear and very little traffic and there were no obstacles on the road the whole drivers side rear wheel came off during the accident with the brakes attached to it. i complained to mitsubishi but all they said it is not a mechanical fault. i still say it was mitsubishi's fault a wheel should just not came off i have 17 alloy wheel rims. thank god i walked out of this alive with just a small scratch, please check your wheels and brake shoes if you own a 2004 mitsubishi spyder. my car was completely totaled, i would not like to have this happened to someone else who might not be so lucky. *tr | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 3 | 02/08/2005 | |
| 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! second time end of september 2005, took car into get oil changed told them about shaking of the car. found out that back right rim was cracked and missing a chunk of the rim. new rim was purchased and put on. october 1, 2005 driving home, car was pulled to the right and my car was flipped on to its hood. most likely car is totaled, still waiting on adjuster. report still being processed with mitsubishi!!! *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | HUNTINGTON BEACH | HUNTINGTON BEACH MITSUBISHI | ||
| PA | PHILADELPHIA | ENTERPRICE |