Representative photoBattery boost for a 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Battery boost for the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 11.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse for battery boost
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$3,250 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $3,534 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (7), air bags (3) and service brakes (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V338000 | 2015-06-02 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | 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... |
| 04V428000 | 2004-09-01 | equipment:other:labels | 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. |
| 04V312000 | 2004-06-29 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE IMPROPERLY MOLDED. |
| 03V442000 | 2003-11-04 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Eclipse
For battery service on the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Your car, your notes
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Eclipse. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Power: the 2.4L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive.
How the request works
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Between shop visits
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
Talking to the shop
Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Talk to a person
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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