Known Recalls

Model year record

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 159 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V338000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
443,442
Reported to NHTSA
2015-06-02
Owners notified
2015-07-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V428000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Vehicles affected
100,432
Reported to NHTSA
2004-09-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V442000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
17,087
Reported to NHTSA
2003-11-04
Owners notified
2003-12-03

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure145,000 mi
Structure: body1460,000 mi
Unknown or other9—
Power train: clutch assembly819,000 mi
Air bags: frontal63,600 mi
Power train: manual transmission610,000 mi
Tires65,004 mi
Electrical system5114,000 mi
Air bags4135,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling468,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine411,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline468,000 mi
Steering437,946 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly429,500 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner330,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump320,057 mi
Vehicle speed control347,000 mi
Visibility/wiper3135,000 mi
Wheels: rim39,800 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights2200 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2132,000 mi
Power train251,224 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic254 mi
Structure: body: door2150 mi
Suspension2132,000 mi
Tires: sidewall214,000 mi
Visibility229,500 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1120,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch14,887 mi
Engine1140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger18,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Equipment151,224 mi
Exterior lighting1132,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Fuel system, other172,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train: automatic transmission15,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)12,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)15,800 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly132,311 mi
Seats127,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor136,500 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal142,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior12,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels1161,900 mi

The 2002 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2004 model has 8 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.