2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

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2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:37:12.478Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1997 1998: 16 complaints 1999: 11 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2000 3 2001: 81 complaints 2002: 24 complaints 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2007: 22 complaints 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints
1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1997 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000 3 2001: 81 complaints 2001 2002: 24 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2007: 22 complaints 2007 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009
1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1997: 20 complaints 1997 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000 3 2001: 81 complaints 2001 2002: 24 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2007: 22 complaints 2007 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009

2000: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19952
19965
199720
199816
199911
20003
200181
200224
200327
20046
20052
200722
200816
20097

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

1 of 3 total reports mentions: visibility.

Show complaint excerpts

My dash is cracked in three different places. Ts

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-01

Air bags

1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing inflator module.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

While traveling about 5MPH on the highway she hit the consumer in front of her. And the dual airbag deploy. Please provide additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-17

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2001-12-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-05-31 Alloy wheel denting and fracturing
  2. I
    2002-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 2003-05-01 Aluminum alloy wheel denting
  3. R
    Date not on fileEquipment04V428000 Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no.

    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.

Buy-smart checklist

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V428000 · Equipment

FAQ

Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.