Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder years to avoid
More than twice the Eclipse Spyder's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems
All model years combined.
- Wheels52
- Body36
- Brakes32
- Transmission28
- Airbags19
- Engine18
- Visibility15
- Tires14
- Electrical10
- Fuel system9
- Suspension8
- Steering5
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 90 | 7 | Brakes | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | 80 | 16 | Brakes | 61,000 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 73 | 22 | Brakes | 52,000 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 95 | 2 | Electrical | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | 89 | 6 | Wheels | 4 | 2 | ||
| 2003 | 64 | 27 | Body | 100,000 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 68 | 24 | Wheels | 38,000 | 2 | 5 | |
| 2001 | 22 | 81 | Wheels | 42,300 | 8 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 3 | Airbags | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1999 | - | 11 | Transmission | 65,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1998 | - | 16 | Body | 58,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1997 | - | 20 | Transmission | 101,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1996 | - | 5 | Airbags | 0 | 2 | ||
| 1995 | - | 2 | Engine | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 15
Questions about the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
What years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder should you avoid?
2001. It has more than twice the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 81, mostly about wheels and transmission.
What is the best year for a used Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
Wheels, with 52 complaints across all years, followed by body (36) and brakes (32).
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?
15 recalls between 1995 and 2009. The 2001 model year has the most, with 8.
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