2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels:rim (30) · Wheels (6) · Structure (6)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
47 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2015-06-02 · campaign 15V338000 · 443,442 vehicles
Defect: 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 po
Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (121)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Structure 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) or 100 lbs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Unknown Or Other 2022-04-07 · TSB-22-54-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
Equipment 2019-11-26 · TT253 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Showing the 6 most recent of 121 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-01-18 · Power Train“tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. the contact stated that the transmission failed due to an internal spring fracturing. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who rebuilt the transmission. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 01v011001 (power train). the dealer and manufacturer had been notified of …”
2015-08-26 · Electrical System · 315,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a tune up and the failure codes for p0301, p0401, and the egr appeared. the codes were cleared, but the p0301 failure code reappeared. the vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle was later taken in for smog inspection and failed…”
2015-07-23 · Visibility/Wiper · 125,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. while driving approximately 30 mph, the drivers side sun visor opened independently and struck the contact on the bridge of her nose, breaking her glasses. the contact pulled over and repositioned the sun visor back on the clips. the contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. t…”
2014-12-14 · Wheels“was driving and as i was turning the steering wheel locked up. *tr…”
2014-03-28 · Power Train · 110,000 mi“while driving from the highway on an off ramp at 50 mph, engine (rpm) started bogging down, then both front tires locked up to a screeching halt. i almost slide off the ramp and almost got rear ended by a semi truck behind me. front tires were locked up, would not move out of the road and would not come out of gear. had it towed to repair shop and …”
2014-03-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 148,000 mi“the fuel filler neck rusts severely around the passenger rear tire causing large amounts of fuel to leak on the ground and gasoline vapors to escape. the filler neck assembly is constructed out of metal and includes a large tube/pipe for the fuel to enter the gas tank, as well as several other smaller metal pipes. the filler neck assembly extends f…”
2011-10-20 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 120,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. the contact stated that the vehicle was hesitant to start and exhibited an overpowering gasoline odor. when the vehicle was able to be started, it would sputter and stall sporadically. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer could not determine what caused the failure. the vehicle w…”
2011-03-05 · Air Bags · 168,000 mi · 💥 crash“on the morning of march 3, 2011 i was involved in a wreck, slamming into a chevrolet cobalt which was later cited for failure to yield. i was driving a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse gt convertible at the posted speed of 45 mph. i slid approximately 8 feet before hitting the passenger side door of the cobalt. my airbags did not deploy at the time of the c…”
2010-08-05 · Exterior Lighting · 64,526 mi“the headlight plug burned the connection. this resulted in a substantial loss of light output/ no headlights. the plastic plug is also melted, causing a concern for fire and appearing that a small fire may have happened. *tr…”
2010-04-15 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 57,183 mi“on 2/21/10 early sunday morning i was driving on the freeway at approx. 55mi/hr when my mitsubishi eclipse just stopped. it would not go forwards or backwards. there was no noise or sound of any kind to indicate something was wrong. i had to coast to the side of the freeway and sat there for 3 1/2 hrs for a tow truck. car was taken to south park…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.