Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012Best | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2011 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2010 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2009 | Excellent | — | 2 | — | — | — | Service Brakes | Full report → |
| 2008 | Good | — | 8 | 2 | — | — | Service Brakes | Full report → |
| 2007 | Good | — | 12 | 2 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | Full report → |
| 2006 | Excellent | — | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2005 | Excellent | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2004 | Good | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | Seat Belts | Full report → |
| 2003 | Avoid | 1 | 22 | 9 | 8 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2002 | Caution | 1 | 16 | 2 | — | — | Wheels | Full report → |
| 2001Worst | Avoid | 2 | 35 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Wheels | Full report → |
12 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Problems
Based on 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Reliability
What year Eclipse Spyder has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 35 complaints and 2 safety recalls. See the full 2001 report for specific defects.
Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder reliable?
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has accumulated 97 owner-filed complaints and 6 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 1 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2012 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Eclipse Spyder.
What are the most common Eclipse Spyder problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Wheels (21 reports), Service Brakes (15 reports), Air Bags (11 reports), Structure (11 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Eclipse Spyder has an open recall?
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