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2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls5
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jun 2, 201515V338000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIf the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V338000
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| Mar 23, 200606E026000 | Exterior lightingWITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 06E026000
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| Sep 1, 200404V428000 | Equipment: other labelsTHIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V428000
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| Jun 29, 200404V312000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsBREAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A LEAKAGE OF FUEL AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, IT COULD RESULT A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V312000
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| Nov 4, 200303V442000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpFUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V442000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component20
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 6 | 30 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 15 |
| Air bags | 3 | 15 |
| Wheels | 3 | 15 |
| Steering | 3 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 10 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 5 |
| Engine | 1 | 5 |
| Air | 1 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 5 |
| Other | 1 | 5 |
| Tires | 1 | 5 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“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.”
- Steering
“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”
- Service brakes
“Brakes will intermittedly not respond to the brake pedal being depressed. Car has now been involved in two rear end collisions in 3 months. Repair shop cannot duplicate the problem described.”
Other Mitsubishi Eclipse model years
- 20081 recall87 complaints
- 20074 recalls129 complaints
- 20064 recalls99 complaints
- 20053 recalls8 complaints
- 20044 recalls20 complaints
- 20033 recalls151 complaints
- 20022 recalls97 complaints
- 20018 recalls290 complaints
- 20007 recalls311 complaints
All years: 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
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- 2002 Mirage1 recall5 complaints
- 2006 Raider5 recalls55 complaints
- 2012 i-MiEV6 recalls13 complaints
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2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recent, 15V338000 (reported June 2, 2015), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse recalls for?
The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: air bags (1), exterior lighting (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Structure is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 20 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.