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Common Mitsubishi Spyder problems
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, a popular sports car, has been known to have several common problems based on complaints from owners. These issues range from mechanical faults to electrical problems.
One of the most common problems reported is with the fuel system, which has been the subject of 11 recalls. This problem can cause issues such as the engine misfiring, stalling, or having difficulty starting. The fuel system issues can be caused by faulty fuel pumps, leaking fuel injectors, or issues with the fuel pressure regulator.
Another common problem is with the transmission, which has been the subject of 5 recalls. The transmission issues can cause the car to shift roughly, slip out of gear, or have difficulty shifting. These problems can be caused by faulty transmission solenoids, worn clutch plates, or issues with the torque converter.
The airbags have also been a common problem area for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, with 5 recalls issued. The airbag issues can cause the airbags to deploy incorrectly or not deploy at all in the event of a crash. These problems can be caused by faulty airbag sensors, wiring issues, or problems with the airbag control module.
The brakes have been the subject of 3 recalls for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. Brake problems can cause the car to have difficulty stopping or cause the brake pedal to feel spongy. These problems can be caused by faulty brake lines, issues with the brake master cylinder, or problems with the brake calipers.
The suspension has been the subject of 3 recalls for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. Suspension problems can cause the car to have difficulty handling or cause the car to feel unstable when driving. These problems can be caused by faulty suspension components, worn out bushings, or issues with the steering linkage.
The equipment has been the subject of 6 recalls for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. Equipment problems can cause the car to have difficulty starting or cause the car to have electrical issues. These problems can be caused by faulty wiring, issues with the battery, or problems with the alternator.
In addition to these common problems, some owners have reported issues with the sunroof, which can become stuck closed or have difficulty moving. Others have reported issues with the manual transmission, which can have difficulty shifting or cause a rattle noise.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has also been known to have issues with the engine, which can cause the car to have difficulty starting or cause the car to run poorly. These problems can be caused by faulty spark plugs, issues with the ignition system, or problems with the fuel system.
In conclusion, the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has had several common problems reported by owners, including issues with the fuel system, transmission, airbags, brakes, suspension, equipment, and engine. These problems can cause the car to have difficulty starting, handling, or stopping, and can cause the car to have electrical issues. While these problems can be frustrating for owners, many of them can be addressed through recalls or repairs.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Mitsubishi Spyder years
We have researched Mitsubishi problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Mitsubishi Spyder cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Mitsubishi Spyder model years:
- Mitsubishi Spyder 2001
- Mitsubishi Spyder 2003
- Mitsubishi Spyder 1998
- Mitsubishi Spyder 2002
- Mitsubishi Spyder 1996
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Mitsubishi Spyder model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Mitsubishi Spyder years
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Mitsubishi Spyder car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Mitsubishi Spyder , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Wheels problems
- Structure problems
- Visibility problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Mitsubishi Spyder vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Spyder model years
A total of 1 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Spyder model years
There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Spyder model years
There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 28 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Mitsubishi Spyder . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Mitsubishi Spyder vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Mitsubishi Spyder 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2008-05-19
- Date Complaint: 2008-05-28
- Components: TIRES,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: ON 5/19/08, ANOTHER EMPLOYEE INFORMED ME THAT MY REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS FLAT IN OUR COMPANY PARKING LOT. I AM A MEMBER OF AARP MOTORING PLAN AND CALLED TO HAVE THE FLAT CHANGED. A COMPANY CALLED ROADRUNNER ROAD SERVICE WAS DISPATCHED. THE EMPLOYEE, RAHEEM, FROM ROADRUNNER ROAD SERVICE TOLD ME THAT FOR AN ADDITION $20, HE COULD PLUG THE TIRE, REINFLATE IT AND PUT IT BACK ON THE CAR. I WENT BACK INTO MY PLANT TO GET THE ADDITION MONEY TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AND DID NOT SEE HIM PLACE THE TIRE BACK ON THE CAR. EVERYTHING APPEARED FINE WITH THE TIRE WHEN I PAID HIM THE ADDITION MONIES. WHEN I LEFT AT THE END OF THE DAY, APPROX. 3 HOURS LATER, THE TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED AND APPEARED NORMAL. AS I WAS DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE THE TIRE WAS MAKING A HORRIBLE SOUND. IT SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS FLAT AGAIN. I PULLED OVER BUT THE TIRE STILL LOOKED INFLATED AND NORMAL. I THOUGHT THAT THE PLUG JUST NEEDED TO BE DRIVEN ON. IT CONTINUED TO MAKE THE HORRIBLE NOISE AND SHAKING SO I TOOK MY CAR TO FIRESTONE. ONE OF THE MECHANICS TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE AND STOPPED IMMEDIATELY. HE GOT MY TIRE IRON OUT OF MY TRUCK AND TIGHTENED THE LUG NUTS. HE STATED THAT THE PERSON WHO PUT MY TIRE BACK ONTO THE CAR FORGOT TO TIGHTEN THE LUG NUTS AND THE TIRE WAS READY TO FALL OFF. HE ALSO STATED I WAS LUCKY THAT I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I CALLED ROADRUNNER ROAD SERVICE, 918-443-2054 OR 215-949-9727, IMMEDIATELY THE NEXT DAY, 5/20/08, AND SPOKE TO A KIM. SHE TOOK MY COMPLAINT AND TOLD ME HER MANAGER WOULD CALL ME BACK IMMEDIATELY. I HAVE CALLED 6 TIMES IN THE LAST 8 DAYS AND GET THE SAME ANSWER, "MY MANAGER HAS YOUR NUMBER AND WILL CALL YOU BACK. SHE EVEN GAVE ME THE NUMBER FOR THE REPAIRMAN, RAHEEM, 610-202-6389 AND HE WAS RUDE AND REFUSED TO ADDRESS MY COMPLAINT TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION OVER SIMPLE NEGLECT. I EXPECT SOME ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT OF THE $20, I STILL HAD TO GO TO ANOTHER SERVICE FACILITY TO HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED. *TR
Mitsubishi Spyder 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-18
- Date Complaint: 2006-12-21
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MITSUBISHI 2001 ECLIPSE GT WITH SPORTRONIC SHIFTER WITH LESS THAN 35K THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE TRAVELING ALONG A BUSY 5 LANE CA HWY ON 12/18 MONDAY AT AROUND 5:15 PM (PEAK COMMUTE TIME). *JB
Mitsubishi Spyder 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-12
- Date Complaint: 2006-06-12
- VIN: 4A3AE55H01E
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED EIGHT TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND WHILE IDLING. THE VEHICLE STARTED BACK EACH TIME AFTER 10-15 MINUTES. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ONCE AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 00V299001, REGARDING THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
Mitsubishi Spyder 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2006-02-01
- Date Complaint: 2006-04-14
- VIN: 4A3AE85H12E
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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
Mitsubishi Spyder 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-15
- Date Complaint: 2006-01-27
- VIN: 4A3AE45G63E
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 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.
Mitsubishi Spyder 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-17
- Date Complaint: 2005-08-19
- VIN: 4A3AE55H01E
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: ALL OF THE WHEELS ON MY ECLIPSE SPYDER ARE DAMAGED FROM NORMAL DRIVING. MITSUBISHI CLAIMS I HAVE HIT POT HOLES, CURBS, ETC.BUT I HAVE NOT. MAKING A U-TURN IN A PARKING LOT CAUSED 4 "WAVES" IN MY REAR DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL AND CAUSED MY TIRE TO GO FLAT.
Mitsubishi Spyder 2003
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- Date Complaint: 2005-04-18
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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 FOR THIS VEHICLE, DUE TO NUMBER OF PROBLEM THEY HAVE HAD. *BF *NM
Mitsubishi Spyder 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2004-12-01
- Date Complaint: 2004-12-30
- VIN: 4A3AE85HX1E
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: ALL 4 ALLOY WHEELS DEVELOPED A DENT IN THEM. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL DENT WAS SO SEVERE THAT IT RESULTED IN THE TIRE LEAKING AIR BECAUSE IT WAS NOT ABLE TO FORM A PROPER SEAL. DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED.*AK
Mitsubishi Spyder 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-14
- Date Complaint: 2004-11-14
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: THE RIMS ON OUR DAUGHTERS 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE ARE BENT REALLY BAD AND IT IS CAUSING THE TIRES TO GO FLAT. WE HAVE REPLACED ONE A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND NOW THE REST OF THEM ARE BENT TO THE POINT THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE TIRES FALL OFF. IT LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE TOOK A CAN OPENER AND PULLED THEM BACK.*JB
Mitsubishi Spyder 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-22
- Date Complaint: 2004-09-22
- VIN: 4A3AE55H83E
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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
Mitsubishi Spyder 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2004-09-17
- Date Complaint: 2004-09-17
- Fire: 1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
Mitsubishi Spyder 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-15
- Date Complaint: 2004-08-24
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: 17" RIMS ON MY 2001 MITSUBISHI SPYDER ARE BENT FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS HAS BEEN THE CASE FOR OVER 18 MONTHS. I ASKED THE MITSUBISHI DEALERS IN MY AREA AND THEY SAID I MUST HAVE HIT SOMETHING TO CREATE THE PROBLEM. I DID NOT. I RESEARCHED THE DEFECT TO SEE IF IT WAS A COMMON OCCURENCE AND FOUND SCORES OF REPORTS ON THE INTERNET. *AK
Mitsubishi Spyder 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-16
- Date Complaint: 2004-08-16
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR RIM HAD SHEARED OFF. THIS CAUSED THE TIRE TO GO FLAT. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT A PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DETERMINE AT THIS TIME, BUT THE MECHANIC TOOK THE RIM AND SHIPPED IT OFF TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR TESTING. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Mitsubishi Spyder 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-08
- Date Complaint: 2004-07-19
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4A3AE45G53E
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: 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 THEM TO SEE AROUND THEIR TRUCKS. THE CONSUMER FEEL THAT THESE SMALL MIRRORS SHOULD BE STANDARD EQUIPMENT. *NM
Mitsubishi Spyder 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2004-02-02
- Date Complaint: 2004-06-22
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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. *AK
Recalls Mitsubishi Spyder
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the Mitsubishi Spyder.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Mitsubishi Spyder 1996
- Report Received Date: 2000-12-18
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Summary: 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.
- Model: Mitsubishi Spyder 1996
- Report Received Date: 1999-04-05
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
- Model: Mitsubishi Spyder 1998
- Report Received Date: 1998-03-03
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.
- Consequence: THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL WOULD NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE A PORTION OF THE DASH PANEL PAD SO IT CANNOT INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.
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