Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Problems by Year
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Eclipse Spyder year: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2007. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2001 Eclipse Spyder: 81 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2003 Eclipse Spyder: 27 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2002 Eclipse Spyder: 24 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1995 Eclipse Spyder: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 Eclipse Spyder: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2000 Eclipse Spyder: 3 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 52 | 8 | 5 |
| Structure | 36 | 7 | 2 |
| Power Train | 28 | 7 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 5 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 8 | 14 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 7 | 1 |
| Tires | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| Visibility | 13 | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 7 | 1 |
| Suspension | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| Equipment | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Engine | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Eclipse Spyder | 7 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2008 Eclipse Spyder | 16 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2007 Eclipse Spyder | 22 | 4 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Eclipse Spyder | 2 | 2 | — | Child Seat | |
| 2004 Eclipse Spyder | 6 | 4 | — | Wheels | |
| 2003 Eclipse Spyder | 27 | 3 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Eclipse Spyder | 24 | 2 | — | Wheels | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 Eclipse Spyder | 81 | 8 | — | Wheels | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 Eclipse Spyder | 3 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1999 Eclipse Spyder | 11 | 1 | — | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1998 Eclipse Spyder | 16 | 1 | — | Structure | More complaints than other years |
| 1997 Eclipse Spyder | 20 | 1 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 1996 Eclipse Spyder | 5 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1995 Eclipse Spyder | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2001 (81), 2002 (24), 2003 (27), 2007 (22) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Eclipse Spyder year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
Wheels, with 52 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?
15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.