Complaint received via e-mail."the convertible top literally leaks so bad that the whole interior is moldy. There is a "lake" in the trunk under the spare tire. On more than one occasion, the top will become unlocked and fly up. The support bars are bent and the straps are just hanging. The top does go up and down, but very slowly and not straight. I have to adjust the top as it is going up and down. Mitsubishi has looked at the car and said there is absolutely nothing wrong with the convertible top. I feel that this is a serious safety defect and I am beginning to feel very unsafe in my car. The top has gotten so unstable that I can't go over 60 MPH. Or I can hear the locks loosening up and wind starts to come in to the car near the locks. I hope you can help me in my battle to drive a safe car. I also hurt my shoulder when I caught the top when it flew up the first time. I have all the doctor records and physical therapy records."
The worst 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Body1
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- Airbags1
- Body1
Recalls 1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 00V421003 · Recall details
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What 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder owners say
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The consumer had an accident while driving 40 MPH. She hit a parked police car and the air bag did not deploy. There were no injuries. *jb none of the air bags deployed.
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Questions about the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder
Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder, 2.0 times a typical Eclipse Spyder model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
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