2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (5) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Seat Belts (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2015-06-02 · campaign 15V337000 · 74,836 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (32)
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 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-04-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic system). the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. updated…”
2016-03-14 · Service Brakes“tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the cont…”
2016-01-22 · Service Brakes · 60,567 mi“same as 1/21/2016 complaint. dealer informs today that his technician must first determine abs malfunction before obtaining mmna (mfg) approval to flush brakes, determine correct valve function, and then install new high quality brake fluid. outrageous. mmna should authorize the above at customer request now. cheaper for them to authorize a free,…”
2016-01-21 · Service Brakes · 60,000 mi“in july of 2015,i received a safety recall notice concerning the abs in my vehicle. mitsubishi wrote, "mmna will contact you again by mail, with a follow-up recall notice, when the remedy parts are available." i have called my local dealership, and have been told that nothing has happened with the recall. so, i have been driving (as little as pos…”
2015-10-14 · Service Brakes · 68,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. while driving 55 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to stop the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure recurred. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v337000 (brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the r…”
2015-01-07 · Service Brakes“this vehicle model is known for intermittent brake problems where the brakes will go to the floor after a sudden braking. brakes then catch dangerously low for a long period of time until the system recovers. *tr…”
2009-04-29 · Seat Belts · 16 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. while seated in the front driver's seat, the contact noticed that the seat belt buckle release mechanism was difficult to access. the mechanism was extremely difficult to reach because it was located between the side of the seat and the console. the excessively small area prevented accessibil…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.