2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels:rim (1) · Wheels (1) · Structure:body (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2015-06-02 · campaign 15V338000 · 443,442 vehicles
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a po
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
Service bulletins (31)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Structure 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) or 100 lbs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Unknown Or Other 2022-04-07 · TSB-22-54-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
Equipment 2019-11-26 · TT253 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Showing the 6 most recent of 31 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-06-20 · Steering · 135,000 mi“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…”
2012-11-01 · Structure:body“paint is fading, spots are appearing. car is garage kept and polished every 6 months by professional service. *tr…”
2008-07-11 · Wheels · 42,925 mi · 💥 crash“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 sta…”
2007-09-20 · Seat Belts:rear/Other“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 wr…”
2006-08-10 · Fuel System, Other · 22,000 mi“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.…”
2005-10-04 · Wheels:rim · 💥 crash“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 an…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.