2003 Mitsubishi Spyder Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Spyder years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Spyder model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 12,600 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 29% | 12,600 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 14% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 14% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Mitsubishi Spyder recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated the driver's seat belt will not retract or release. The seat belt was replaced by the local dealership last year. However, the replacement seat belt is having the same problem.
Consumer letter complaint regarding the warranty on 2003 mitsubishi spyder. Vehicle experiencing problems with the brakes, headlight equipment, speakers, turn signals and a ticking noise coming from the engine.*mr consumer feels that they were treated unfair with this deal and want their money back…
Consumer noticed that both falken tires, size 225/40cr-18 were splitting on the sidewall. Vehicle had only 7,000 miles on them. The dealership had not yet notified. *ak
Vehicle has a blind spot between the mirror and the back window. As a result vehicle was involved in a collision. *ak the office that filed the report suggested that the consumer get a small mirror and attach it to the exterior rearview mirror. The officer indicated that a lot of truck driver's use…
While shifting into reverse the clutch failed. This caused the vehicle to stall. Consumer restarted the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that clutch needed to be replaced and replaced it. However, the problem recurred after having three clutches replaced…
Other Mitsubishi Spyder years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 Spyder | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Spyder | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 Spyder | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 Spyder | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder?
Owners most often report visibility, engine and engine cooling, equipment problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.