2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eclipse Spyder years
- Far more complaints than other years 4th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. That ranks 4th out of 14 Eclipse Spyder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (13 complaints, 59%), typically at around 58,500 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 13 | 59% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 14% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 9% | 40,389 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 10 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 14,132 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 5% | 14,132 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 5% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (ABS) unit, one or more of the internal valves may seize. In a braking event that uses the ABS, a seized valve would increase brake pedal travel and reduce braking ability.
Risk: A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, flush and clean the ABS hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid, free of charge. If the inspection shows that the valves may seize, the ABS unit will be replaced. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-004.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds one of the two fuel tank straps to the underside of the vehicle is located. In the event the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is subject to a severe collision, the bracket may break and allow the fuel tank to drop down, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket. The recall began on september 20, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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. This can result in the interlock system to become inoperative and allow the ignition key to be removed without the gearshift mechanism being placed in the park position.
Risk: If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the ignition interlock cable and replace it if necessary. The recall began on november 20, 2006. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: 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. This could, over time, result in breakage of the crossmember.
Risk: Breakage of the crossmember may allow separation of the passenger side lower control arm, which may result in the loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember free of charge. The recall began on september 21, 2006. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 888-648-7820.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. While the contact's daughter was driving 30 mph, the driver depressed the brake pedal, but the brakes failed. As a result, the driver struck the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the head…
The dashboard facia is pulling away from upper dash where a lip is suppose to keep it retained. Also, the door spring to keep the door open broke and the door will close unless you keep some force on it while getting in or out. Both items occurred at approx 70,000 miles.
I was driving my wifes 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spider home from the store when deer ran out in front of me going 25 mph went to apply the brakes pedal went to the floor causing me to go offroad instead of stopping ending up in a ditch
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact recieved notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the part was not available to receive the repair from the dealer for an extended period. The service engine warning light…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
Owners most often report service brakes, structure, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.