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Mitsubishi Spyder years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 28 complaints about the Mitsubishi Spyder since 1996, and 3 recalls have been issued. The 2001 model year has 13 complaints, more than any other year, led by wheels and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
28
Recalls
3
Worst year
2001
Model years
1996-2003

Mitsubishi Spyder years to avoid

No model year of the Mitsubishi Spyder stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mitsubishi Spyder years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mitsubishi Spyder complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19961998200120022003

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Most common Mitsubishi Spyder problems

All model years combined.

  • Wheels
    9
  • Body
    7
  • Visibility
    4
  • Transmission
    3
  • Engine
    3
  • Tires
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Airbags
    1

Mitsubishi Spyder problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2003-7Visibility01
2002-3Airbags00
2001-13Wheels58,00000
1998-3Body10
1996-2Body20

Recalls 3

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Questions about the Mitsubishi Spyder

What years of the Mitsubishi Spyder should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mitsubishi Spyder has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mitsubishi Spyder?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mitsubishi Spyder?

Wheels, with 9 complaints across all years, followed by body (7) and visibility (4).

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Spyder have?

3 recalls between 1996 and 2003. The 1996 model year has the most, with 2.

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