https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:35:46 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1939208 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT The electrical burn up completely causing a fire https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1910314 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The airbag cover on the passenger side is peeling off. I feel that if I tried to glue it or modify it in any way, this action could result in the airbag not deploying like it should and cause serious injury incase of an accident. https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1842108 Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the rear window of the convertible exploded: projecting shattered pieces of glass all the way to the dashboard. The contact was able to continue driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1818038 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power inadvertently. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle instead started reversing unintendedly. The contact stated t https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1818039 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power inadvertently. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle instead started reversing unintendedly. The contact stated t https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1818040 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power inadvertently. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle instead started reversing unintendedly. The contact stated t https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1814982 Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT There is a constant loud beeping when the concerable top is closes as well as indicator light flashing that the conversation able top is unlocked and hen it is. Upon more research almost everyone with this vehicle has this issue and it's a very expensive fix. https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1777189 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SYPDER GT. CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY LOST POWER AND CONTROL WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS REQUESTING AN INVESTIGATION OF THE 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SYPDER GT, AUTOMIBLE MANUFACTURER, DISTRIBUTOR, SERVICE CENTER, AND THE CRASH. THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE DUE TO NOT HAVING THE PROPER EQUIPMENT. THE VEHICL https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1577020 Thu, 20 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHEN YOU LOSE POWER TO THE ALTERNATOR. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY HAD TO TURN THE CAR BACK ON WHILE DRIVING https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1554931 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE USED IN 2008, AFTER DRIVING FOR A WEEK OR 2 I NOTICE THE TIRES WERE LOOSING AIR. I AM CONSTANTLY FILLING THE TIRES WITH AIR EVERY 2 TO 3 DAYS. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND 2 OTHER SHOPS FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIRES, I REPLACED THE TIRES AND I STILL HAVE THIS ISSUE, SO I KNOW ITS MORE THAN THE TIRES (ITS PROBABLY THE WHEEL ELEMENT DAMAGED OR https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1554932 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE USED IN 2008, AFTER DRIVING FOR A WEEK OR 2 I NOTICE THE TIRES WERE LOOSING AIR. I AM CONSTANTLY FILLING THE TIRES WITH AIR EVERY 2 TO 3 DAYS. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND 2 OTHER SHOPS FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE TIRES, I REPLACED THE TIRES AND I STILL HAVE THIS ISSUE, SO I KNOW ITS MORE THAN THE TIRES (ITS PROBABLY THE WHEEL ELEMENT DAMAGED OR https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1541345 Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT FLEX PLATE BROKE https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1541346 Tue, 19 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT FLEX PLATE BROKE https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1466356 Sun, 06 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT THE SPYDER GS HAS ALWAYS LEAKED FROM THE SOFT TOP SEALS SPECIALLY FROM THE TOP RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. IT IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE IN THE 2ND GENERATION SPYDER GS WHICH IM SUPRISED IT HAS NEVER BEEN A RECALL FOR THE WEATHER STRIPPING. DEALERSHIP CHARGES 300 FOR THE WEATHERSTRIPPING AND THEY STILL LEAK AFTER A COUPLE YEARS. I DONT HAVE PICTURES BUT AFTER RAIN, THE WHOLD CAR IS WET AND AS I DRIVE AND TA https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1408759 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA AIRBAG: MY INCIDENT HAS ALREADY BEEN REPORTED. I AM ADDING THE POLICE REPORT. I AM STILL REQUIRING SURGERY AND UNABLE TO USE MY LEFT ARM 10 MONTHS LATER. https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1408760 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA AIRBAG: MY INCIDENT HAS ALREADY BEEN REPORTED. I AM ADDING THE POLICE REPORT. I AM STILL REQUIRING SURGERY AND UNABLE TO USE MY LEFT ARM 10 MONTHS LATER. https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1408761 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA AIRBAG: MY INCIDENT HAS ALREADY BEEN REPORTED. I AM ADDING THE POLICE REPORT. I AM STILL REQUIRING SURGERY AND UNABLE TO USE MY LEFT ARM 10 MONTHS LATER. https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1392237 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER STRUCK THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, NECK, AND SPINE AND LOST CONSCIOUSNESS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED AND THE DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO TH https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1392238 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER STRUCK THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, NECK, AND SPINE AND LOST CONSCIOUSNESS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED AND THE DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO TH https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1387688 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA RECALL: MY VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 15V338000.ON OCTOBER 29, 2016, I WAS DRIVING TOWARDS MY HOME. AFTER BEING IN THE STOPPED POSITION FOR THE DURATION OF THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF FM 518 AND FM 1128 IN PEARLAND, TEXAS, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I PROCEEDED DOWN 1128 TOWARD MY HOME. AFTER PROCEEDING ABOUT1 BLOCK, MY PASSENGER AIRBAG SUDDENLY DEPLOY https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1387689 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA RECALL: MY VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 15V338000.ON OCTOBER 29, 2016, I WAS DRIVING TOWARDS MY HOME. AFTER BEING IN THE STOPPED POSITION FOR THE DURATION OF THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF FM 518 AND FM 1128 IN PEARLAND, TEXAS, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I PROCEEDED DOWN 1128 TOWARD MY HOME. AFTER PROCEEDING ABOUT1 BLOCK, MY PASSENGER AIRBAG SUDDENLY DEPLOY https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1387690 Tue, 27 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT TAKATA RECALL: MY VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 15V338000.ON OCTOBER 29, 2016, I WAS DRIVING TOWARDS MY HOME. AFTER BEING IN THE STOPPED POSITION FOR THE DURATION OF THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF FM 518 AND FM 1128 IN PEARLAND, TEXAS, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND I PROCEEDED DOWN 1128 TOWARD MY HOME. AFTER PROCEEDING ABOUT1 BLOCK, MY PASSENGER AIRBAG SUDDENLY DEPLOY https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1383836 Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. WHEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, THE VISOR ON THE VEHICLE DETACHED. THE VEHICLE'S TOP WAS DOWN AT THE TIME AND CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG TO BLOW IN THE WIND, WHICH HINDERED THE CONTACT'S VIEW OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO PULL THE VEHIC https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1358767 Sat, 25 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT THE DASHBOARD FACIA IS PULLING AWAY FROM UPPER DASH WHERE A LIP IS SUPPOSE TO KEEP IT RETAINED. ALSO, THE DOOR SPRING TO KEEP THE DOOR OPEN BROKE AND THE DOOR WILL CLOSE UNLESS YOU KEEP SOME FORCE ON IT WHILE GETTING IN OR OUT. BOTH ITEMS OCCURRED AT APPROX 70,000 MILES. https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1349545 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT 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 THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO SERVIC https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1280028 Tue, 03 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT CAR WILL STOP WHEN BREAK IS APPLIED https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1278147 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HY https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1272998 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT 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 05/31/2016*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE RECALL WAS https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1269815 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TRIPLETRED TIRES, SIZE P215/55R16. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO DRIVE OVER A CURB. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE TIRE AND FOUND THAT THE TIRE TREAD WAS SEPARATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE TIRE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder https://plaincars.com/make/mitsubishi-eclipse-spyder#complaint-1269870 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMT ON NOVEMBER 28, 2015 MY PASSENGER FRONT TIRE EXPLOSIVELY FAILED COMING OUT OF A LEFT TURN AT ABOUT 25 MPH CAUSING MY CAR TO DROP AND SWERVE, CRASHING INTO A TALL STREET CURB AND STORM SEWER DRAIN CAUSING $2000 DAMAGE TO MY CAR. THE OUTER SIDEWALL SEPARATED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY FROM THE TREAD. THIS PREMIUM TIRE WAS ONLY SEVEN MONTHS OLD WITH MINIMAL WEAR. I CHECK MY TIRE PRESSURE AND FLUIDS EVERY TIM