2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse

26 problems have been reported for the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The following chart shows the 12 most common problems for 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure with 7 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (3 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Problem Category Number of Problems
  Structure
7
  Steering
3
  Other Fuel System
3
  Wheel
3
  Air Bag
2
  Service Brakes
2
  Tire
1
  Seat Belt
1
  Air Brake
1
  Electrical System
1
  Engine And Engine Cooling
1
  Equipment
1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse in the United States are 10,997 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Mitsubishi Eclipse owners in the last 18 years is 26, and the age of the vehicle is 18, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

      PPMY Index = 26 / 10,997 / 18 * 1000 = 0.13.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Mitsubishi Eclipse model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse in 2004.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year Number of Problems
  2022
0
  2021
3
  2020
0
  2019
1
  2018
0
  2017
0
  2016
2
  2015
1
  2014
0
  2013
3
  2012
2
  2011
0
  2010
0
  2009
0
  2008
1
  2007
3
  2006
2
  2005
7
  2004
1

📊 Compare the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Mitsubishi Eclipse, the following table can be used to compare the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse with the Mitsubishi Eclipse from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2004 Eclipse is 26 while the average number of problems reported for the 17 model years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 135.

Table 3. Compare the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse with other model years

Model Year Number of Problems
  2012 Eclipse
9
  2011 Eclipse
1
  2010 Eclipse
1
  2009 Eclipse
50
  2008 Eclipse
94
  2007 Eclipse
142
  2006 Eclipse
112
  2005 Eclipse
9
  2004 Eclipse
26
  2003 Eclipse
197
  2002 Eclipse
107
  2001 Eclipse
391
  2000 Eclipse
377
  1999 Eclipse
161
  1998 Eclipse
200
  1997 Eclipse
206
  1996 Eclipse
226


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