2002 Mitsubishi Spyder Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 14, 2006 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Spyder years
Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Mitsubishi Spyder. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Spyder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Mitsubishi Spyder problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1
Power Train1 · ~56,000 mi
Wheels1 · ~20,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags133%———
Power Train133%56,000——
Wheels133%20,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212003: 1200312006: 120061

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Mitsubishi Spyder recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Mitsubishi Spyder.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

On my mitsubishi 2002 gt spyder, the clutch has gone out. It only has 56k miles... (i do not ride the clutch or anything). *nm

Power Train · received Apr 14, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10155386

Boot cover for the convertible comes off while driving. Dealer notified. *ak

Wheels · received Jun 13, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10023989

I am an employee of mitsubishi motors manufacturing of america (mmma). On october 4, 2001 i was injured at work. I was hit in the head by the seat belt guide on the front passenger (right) seat of a 2002 mitsubishi spyder convertible. The seat hit me with considerable force causing a mild…

Air Bags · received Jun 13, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 763019

Other Mitsubishi Spyder years

← 2001 Spyder · 2003 Spyder →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003 Spyder70
200230
2001 Spyder130
1998 Spyder31
1996 Spyder22

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Mitsubishi Spyder?

Owners most often report air bags, power train, wheels problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Mitsubishi Spyder?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.