2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eclipse Spyder years
- Not enough data 12th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. That ranks 12th out of 14 Eclipse Spyder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | 40,080 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls (1)
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Problem: 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.
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Aluminum alloy wheel denting (EA02007) — opened May 31, 2002, closed May 1, 2003.
- Alloy wheel denting and fracturing (PE01044) — opened Dec 18, 2001, closed May 31, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The paint on my black 2000 mitsubishi eclipse is peeling off for the second time within a 2 year period. I had it paint in january 2006 by a local mistubishi dealership in clearwater, fl but they only painted the hood, roof and trunk at the time. So now over the last few months the doors and side…
My dash is cracked in three different places. Ts
While traveling about 5mph on the highway she hit the consumer in front of her. And the dual airbag deploy. Please provide additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
Owners most often report air bags, unknown or other, visibility problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2000 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 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.