2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 14%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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. ........driver sustained injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10104963, filed 2004-12, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This 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.
- 10046519Sep 1, 2012Mitsubishi: on some vehicles, an active stability control (asc) steering wheel sensor has been installed, replacing original sensor. New sensor not to be rotated before…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 14% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 13 | 11% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 9 | 6% |
| 1995 | 10 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsFuel system
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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