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Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns and 242 owner complaints for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, covering model years 1995 to 2009. The 2001 model year drew the most complaints (81), and Wheels is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 15 recall campaigns on file
  • 242 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 14 model years with data (1995–2009)
  • most complaints: 2001 (81 for that model year)
  • top component: Wheels (52 complaints)
  • latest recall 15V338000 (reported Jun 2, 2015)
  • 29 complaints reporting a crash (12.0%)
  • 8 complaints reporting a fire (3.3%)
  • 18 complaints reporting an injury (7.4%)
  • 2 complaints reporting a death (0.8%)

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder complaints by model year

14 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2001 model year has the most complaints: 81 of 242, or 33.5%. Next come 2003 (27) and 2002 (24). The fewest are for 2005, with 2 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2009Column chart of 242 complaints across 15 model years. The highest is 2001 with 81. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 2 complaints219951996: 5 complaints519961997: 20 complaints2019971998: 16 complaints1619981999: 11 complaints1119992000: 3 complaints320002001: 81 complaints8120012002: 24 complaints2420022003: 27 complaints2720032004: 6 complaints620042005: 2 complaints220052006: 0 complaints20062007: 22 complaints2220072008: 16 complaints1620082009: 7 complaints72009
Show the figures for all 14 model years
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
199520000
199652110
1997200000
1998160000
1999110000
200031000
2001816241
2002245131
2003275340
200462020
200520100
2007224020
2008164020
200970000
All model years242298182

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Wheels is the component named most often, in 52 complaints (21.5% of all 242), followed by Structure (36) and Power Train (28).

Components named most often in Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Wheels5221.5%
Structure3614.9%
Power Train2811.6%
Service Brakes2811.6%
Air Bags197.9%
Engine and Engine Cooling156.2%
Tires145.8%
Visibility135.4%
Electrical System104.1%
Unknown or Other104.1%
Suspension83.3%
Equipment62.5%
Fuel System, Gasoline52.1%
Latches/Locks/Linkages52.1%
Steering52.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls

15 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Eclipse Spyder, newest first. The 15 campaigns cover model years 1997 to 2009. The 2001 model year appears in the most campaigns (8).

  • 15 recall campaigns
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1997: 1 campaign1998: 1 campaign1999: 1 campaign
2000: 1 campaign2001: 8 campaigns2002: 2 campaigns2003: 3 campaigns2004: 4 campaigns2005: 2 campaigns2006: no campaigns2007: 4 campaigns2008: 1 campaign2009: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 15V338000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

    Model years 2001–2005

    Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.

    Consequence:
    If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
    Remedy:
    MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 15V337000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

    Model years 2007–2009

    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.

    Consequence:
    A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 08V454000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model year 2007

    Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 MY 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and MY 2007 Eclipse Spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds one of the two fuel tank straps to the underside of the vehicle is located. In the event the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is subject to a severe collision, the bracket may break and allow the fuel tank to drop down, possibly causing a fuel leak.

    Consequence:
    Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket. The recall began on September 20, 2008. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 06V414000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 2007

    On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the key lock cable was improperly manufactured and may not allow the cable end to lock into the floor shifter mechanism. This can result in the interlock system to become inoperative and allow the ignition key to be removed without the gearshift mechanism being placed in the park position.

    Consequence:
    If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the ignition interlock cable and replace it if necessary. The recall began on November 20, 2006. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 06V334000

    Reported

    Structure › Frame and Members

    Model year 2007

    On certain passenger vehicles, the metal forming part of the front crossmember may have been improperly stamped resulting in the metal becoming thinner in the cross-section than specified. This could, over time, result in breakage of the crossmember.

    Consequence:
    Breakage of the crossmember may allow separation of the passenger side lower control arm, which may result in the loss of steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the crossmember free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2006. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 888-648-7820.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  6. NHTSA campaign 04V428000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model years 2000–2005

    Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' The bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.

    Consequence:
    This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
    Remedy:
    Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during March or April 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during April or May 2005. Owners should contact Mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  7. NHTSA campaign 04V312000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2004

    On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be improperly molded.

    Consequence:
    Breakage could result in a leakage of fuel and in the presence of an ignition source, it could result a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel pump. The recall began on July 26, 2004. Owners should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  8. NHTSA campaign 03V442000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2003–2004

    On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. Excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.

    Consequence:
    Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. Those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. The recall began December 3, 2003. Owners should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 or Mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  9. NHTSA campaign 01V069000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model year 2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A bulge in the fuel tank caused by the manufacturing process resulted in thinning of the material during a welding operation, increasing the risk of fuel leakage.

    Consequence:
    Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly. Owner notification began March 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  10. NHTSA campaign 01V011001

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Cooling Unit and Lines

    Model year 2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.

    Consequence:
    Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting March 26, through July 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Show 5 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 01V005001

    Reported

    Seats

    Model year 2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.

    Consequence:
    The rear anchor bolts securing the driver's seat may not properly secure the seat and could increase the risk of driver injury in an accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. Owner notification began February 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  2. NHTSA campaign 00V421001

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint

    Model years 1997–1999

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  3. NHTSA campaign 00V320001

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.

    Consequence:
    This hose is considered to be inadequate.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  4. NHTSA campaign 00V299001

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model year 2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.

    Consequence:
    Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. This could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

  5. NHTSA campaign 00V225001

    Reported

    Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion)

    Model year 2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.

    Consequence:
    A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.

    Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?

NHTSA lists 15 vehicle recall campaigns for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, covering model years 1995 to 2009. The most recent, 15V338000, was reported on June 2, 2015 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2001 model year is covered by the most campaigns (8).

Which Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder model year has the most complaints?

The 2001 model year, with 81 of the 242 complaints in NHTSA’s file (33.5%). The next are 2003 (27) and 2002 (24). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder complaint?

Wheels is the component named most often: 52 complaints, or 21.5% of all 242. Structure (36) and Power Train (28) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Mitsubishi dealer.

How many Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 242 complaints, 29 report a crash, 8 a fire, 18 at least one injury and 2 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.