2003 Mitsubishi Spyder problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1) · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (1) · Tires:sidewall (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mitsubishi Spyder model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (23)
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 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2006-01-27 · Seat Belts:front:retractor · 32,000 mi“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. …”
2005-04-18 · Exterior Lighting:headlights:high/Low Beam Dimmer Switch“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 …”
2004-09-22 · Tires:sidewall“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 …”
2004-07-19 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior · 17,000 mi · 💥 crash“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…”
2004-06-22 · Power Train:clutch Assembly“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…”
2004-02-19 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls · 8,200 mi“consumer could not roll the electrical windows up or down. consumer insisted that the windows were a design flaw. took vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that a worn part in the remote needed to be replaced.*ak *mr …”
2002-12-19 · Structure · 7,000 mi“the paint on my new vehicle began peeling off the hood in quarter-sized chunks as i was washing it by hand. although the dealer initially attempted to deny responsibility, they reluctantly agreed to repaint hood, acknowledging that there was an "adherence issue." i discovered through a source in the mitsubishi factory that there was a "lot" of ca…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.