2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
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
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 81 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 7 |
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.
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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2001-12-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-05-31 Alloy wheel denting and fracturing
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2002-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 2003-05-01 Aluminum alloy wheel denting
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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.