Vehicle was parked and it caught on fire. Consumer called the fire department to extinguish the fire. Vehicle towed, and totaled by the insurance company.
The worst 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body2
- Electrical2
- Engine1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Body2
- Electrical2
- Engine1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.
- Risk
- The throttle cable control would not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.
Recall number 98V045001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder 14
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 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 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.
- This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the...
What 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Metal bars have bent and convertible top will not go down. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle will stall and cut off without prior warning. Window locks shut down, and wiring was replaced by dealership. Replacemrnt was costly. Dealership mechanic told consumer that electrical harness needed to be replaced. Also, convertible tops leaked. Dealership was aware of problem.
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Questions about the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder
Is the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder, fewer than a typical Spyder model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder have?
1 recall, covering vehicle speed control.
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