1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eclipse Spyder years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. That ranks 8th out of 14 Eclipse Spyder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 107,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 45% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 27% | 75,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 9% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 9% | 51,900 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
Risk: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Transmission sticking between 40-60 miles per hour at 3000 rpms and has a problem shifting down causing the "service engine soon" light to come on. The problem happens on the same 2 roads in the same exact spot. I had the pulse generators in the transmission replaced and one week later it was doing…
I purchased a 1999 mitsubishi eclipse spyder convertible 6-15-06. After driving the car 3 months the "service engine soon" light came on. I was out of town so took to nearest car repair station. They reset light & rcvd code p1750. When i rtnd home i took it in for service & to reset the check…
I purchased a used 1999 mitsubishi eclipse spyder in aug 2006. The first time i drove it the service engine soon light came on. I took to a shop, they found nothing wrong & reset the button. When i returned home the ses light was on again & i took to transmission shop to see why?they found…
Lower ball joints. *jb
Normal driving conditions on 1999 eclipse gs spyder have lead to the bending of rims on 2 our of 4 wheels. Excessive vibration and unable to pass pa state inspection. Wheels will need to be replaced in order to maintain "legal" registration in pa state.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Eclipse Spyder model years, the 1999 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.