2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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?”
NHTSA complaint #10479881, filed 2012-10, 98,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V312000Jun 29, 2004On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 2004, Eclipse Spyder 2004
- 03V442000Nov 4, 2003On 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…Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 2003–2004, Eclipse Spyder 2003–2004, Galant 2003
Related service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 14% |
| 2003 | 10 | 8% |
| 2002 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 | 11 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 23 | 7% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology