2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Eclipse Spyder years
- Not enough data 9th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. That ranks 9th out of 14 Eclipse Spyder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (5 complaints, 71%), typically at around 60,567 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 | 5 | 71% | 60,567 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 14% | 16 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls (1)
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.
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 2009 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic system). The part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Same as 1/21/2016 complaint. Dealer informs today that his technician must first determine abs malfunction before obtaining mmna (mfg) approval to flush brakes, determine correct valve function, and then install new high quality brake fluid. Outrageous. Mmna should authorize the above at customer…
In july of 2015,i received a safety recall notice concerning the abs in my vehicle. Mitsubishi wrote, "mmna will contact you again by mail, with a follow-up recall notice, when the remedy parts are available." i have called my local dealership, and have been told that nothing has happened with the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. While driving 55 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
Owners most often report service brakes, seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 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 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.