Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls and problems
14 recalls and 188 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
14
Complaints
188
Crashes reported
27
Fires reported
7
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Eclipse Spyder | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 Eclipse Spyder | 1 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Eclipse Spyder | 4 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Eclipse Spyder | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Eclipse Spyder | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Eclipse Spyder | 3 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 Eclipse Spyder | 2 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 Eclipse Spyder | 8 | 81 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 Eclipse Spyder | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 49 | |
| Service Brakes | 27 | |
| Structure | 24 | |
| Air Bags | 20 | |
| Power Train | 14 | |
| Tires | 12 | |
| Visibility | 11 | |
| Electrical System | 9 | |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 |
All Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V-337 | Jun 2, 2015 | 2007–2009 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| 15V-338 | Jun 2, 2015 | 2001–2005 | Air Bags | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| 08V-454 | Sep 9, 2008 | 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. |
| 06V-414 | Oct 31, 2006 | 2007 | Power Train | On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the key lock cable was improperly manufactured and may not allow the cable end to lock into the floor shifter mechanism. |
| 06V-334 | Sep 6, 2006 | 2007 | Structure | On certain passenger vehicles, the metal forming part of the front crossmember may have been improperly stamped resulting in the metal becoming thinner in the cross-section than specified. |
| 04V-428 | Sep 1, 2004 | 2000–2005 | Equipment | Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 04V-312 | Jun 29, 2004 | 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded. |
| 03V-442 | Nov 4, 2003 | 2003–2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. |
| 01V-069 | Mar 8, 2001 | 2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 01V-011 | Jan 16, 2001 | 2001 | Power Train | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. |
| 01V-005 | Jan 8, 2001 | 2001 | Seats | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-320 | Oct 27, 2000 | 2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-299 | Oct 2, 2000 | 2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-225 | Aug 10, 2000 | 2001 | Steering | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has the most reports (81). Check the 2001 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?
NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder model years 2000–2005, 2007–2009.
What are the most common Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems?
Owners report wheels, service brakes, structure problems most often.