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The worst 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
- Risk
- If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
- Remedy
- MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1‑888‑648‑7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
Recall number 15V338000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
- Risk
- This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
- Remedy
- Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1‑787‑251‑8715.
Recall number 04V428000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 28
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd...
- This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load...
- This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of...
- This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd...
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew...
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers
- This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
- This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio...
- This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18-20 | 24-28 | 20-23 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 25-26 | 20-21 |
What 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My complaint is//// if this country really needs to find a method of buying less oil from abroad "why not raise the legal driving age to 18 years old. Ust think of how gas would be saved if we did not have these reckless kids of today racing around with their loud mufflers and boom boxes.besides all of the accidents these "kids cause.
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Questions about the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Is the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, fewer than a typical Eclipse Spyder model year.
What is the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder year score?
The 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and equipment.
What gas mileage does the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder range from 20 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18-20 city and 24-28 highway.
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