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2004 Mitsubishi

Eclipse

Auto (S4), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, SOHC

Mitsubishi Eclipse: best and worst years
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse (photo 1 of 5)

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Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S4)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
3NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
177 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
52 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
101 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
3,097 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
4
Owner complaints
14
Reported injuries
4

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STRUCTURE26%
  • AIR BAGS16%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11%
  • SERVICE BRAKES11%
  • STEERING11%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 19 total.

Mitsubishi Eclipse: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr
EV battery
10 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.