1998 Mitsubishi Spyder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spyder years
- Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Spyder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Mitsubishi Spyder recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.
Risk: The throttle cable control would not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.
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.
Vehicle was parked and it caught on fire. Consumer called the fire department to extinguish the fire. Vehicle towed, and totaled by the insurance company. *ak
Metal bars have bent and convertible top will not go down. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.*ak
Vehicle will stall and cut off without prior warning. Window locks shut down, and wiring was replaced by dealership. Replacemrnt was costly. Dealership mechanic told consumer that electrical harness needed to be replaced. Also, convertible tops leaked. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak
Other Mitsubishi Spyder years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Spyder | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 Spyder | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Spyder | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 Spyder | 2 | 2 |
See all Mitsubishi Spyder problems by year, every Mitsubishi model, or the Mitsubishi VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.