Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 185 owner complaints for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder (model years 2000–2005, 2007–2009). The most reported problem area is wheels (48 complaints), followed by service brakes (27 complaints). The 2001 model year has the most recalls (8).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 22 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 27 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 24 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 8 | 81 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2001 (81), 2003 (27) and 2002 (24). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 48 | 4 of 9 | |
| Service brakes | 27 | 4 of 9 | |
| Structure | 24 | 5 of 9 | |
| Air bags | 16 | 5 of 9 | |
| Power train | 15 | 4 of 9 |
Latest 8 of 14 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V338000 | Jun 2, 2015 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2001–2005 | 443,442 |
| 15V337000 | Jun 2, 2015 | Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module | 2007–2009 | 74,836 |
| 08V454000 | Sep 9, 2008 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly | 2007 | 45,988 |
| 06V414000 | Oct 31, 2006 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2007 | 1,772 |
| 06V334000 | Sep 6, 2006 | Structure: frame and members | 2007 | 1,516 |
| 04V428000 | Sep 1, 2004 | Equipment: other, labels | 2001–2005 | 100,432 |
| 04V312000 | Jun 29, 2004 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2004 | 834 |
| 03V442000 | Nov 4, 2003 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2003–2004 | 17,087 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 26 complaints and a fire in 7 complaints; 18 people injured and 2 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.