1996 Mitsubishi Spyder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spyder years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Mitsubishi Spyder. That ranks 5th out of 5 Spyder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Mitsubishi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Mitsubishi Spyder recalls (2)
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.
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.
Risk: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
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.
Convertible top frame warped not allowing the top to fully open without locking up. First incident was within one month of purchase and dealer adviced, in writing, to bring vehicle in due to defect problems with top of that model. After supposed repair top continued with same warping problem and…
My convertible top the side braces where the top folds back bend. *ak
Other Mitsubishi Spyder years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Spyder | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 Spyder | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Spyder | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 Spyder | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mitsubishi Spyder?
Owners most often report structure problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Mitsubishi Spyder?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1996 Mitsubishi Spyder a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Spyder model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.