Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 2004

• Recall 109764 [USA]: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
  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 position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 60794 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
  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.
  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.
  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's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

• Recall 41303 [USA]: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
  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.
  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.
  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.

• Recall 55559 [USA]: Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire.
  On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.
  dealers will replace the fuel pump. The recall began on july 26, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
  mitsubishi recall no. Sr-04-007.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 56733 [USA]: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
  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.
  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.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

• Recall 2015220 [Canada]: Airbag
  On certain vehicles, in the event of a collision that warrants a deployment of the front passenger airbag, the deploying airbag could strike the passenger sun visor if it is in the down position. This could cause the sun visor to detach from its mounting bracket, potentially contacting an occupant, which would increase the risk of injury. Correction: dealers will add a tether strap to the passenger sun visor.

• Recall 2003277 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain 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 the fuel return hose becoming dislodged, resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Correction: dealer will inspect the fuel pump pressure. Those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications.

• Recall 2015220 [Canada]: Airbag
  On certain vehicles, in the event of a collision that warrants a deployment of the front passenger airbag, the deploying airbag could strike the passenger sun visor if it is in the down position. This could cause the sun visor to detach from its mounting bracket, potentially contacting an occupant, which would increase the risk of injury. Correction: dealers will add a tether strap to the passenger sun visor.

• Recall 2003277 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain 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 the fuel return hose becoming dislodged, resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Correction: dealer will inspect the fuel pump pressure. Those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

• P0300 [1] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0306 [1] Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected

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

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. Car was going 25 mph both times in two cities when the car failed to brake.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle on the driver side that led to the vehicle rolling over three times. The air bags failed to deploy. There was one injury reported that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. The vin was not provided.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi eclipse. While driving approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated to stop. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

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. Vehicle received major: front, both side, rear and roof damage. Not one air bag was deployed. *tr

Paint is fading, spots are appearing. Car is garage kept and polished every 6 months by professional service. *tr

My mitsubishi eclipse 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? *tr

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

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

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

Clearcoat peeling off mitsubishi-defective paint. *tr

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

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.

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

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. 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. Updated 07/19/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6)

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.

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

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