2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

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2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:01:08.118Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2001: 81 complaints

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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

WHEELS 37%

37% of complaints: wheels — 30 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER BENT RIMS AND BLEW TIRES. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030202

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 8 distinct reports on file.

WHEELS 7%

7% of complaints: wheels — 6 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 5%

5% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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HIT HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING 35 MPH. I WAS GOING 20 MPH. FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF IN MY 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030426

CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 40 MPH AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, FRONT CRASH. NO INJURIES.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20011228

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000920 — steering

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.

Campaign 00V225001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20001120 — engine and engine cooling

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.

Campaign 00V299001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010115 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.

Campaign 00V320001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010215 — seats

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREE

Campaign 01V005001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010326 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A BULGE IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSED BY THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS RESULTED IN THINNING OF THE MATERIAL DURING A WELDING OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF FUEL L

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FR

Campaign 01V069000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010326 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE WAS MIS-MANUFACTURED AND COULD WEAKEN OVER TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING WILL BE PHASED OVER A FIVE-MONTH PERIOD STARTING MARCH 26, THROUGH JULY 23, 2001. OWNERS

Campaign 01V011001 — check if this car was fixed

I 20011218 — PE (closed 20020531)

ALLOY WHEEL DENTING AND FRACTURING

I 20020531 — EA (closed 20030501)

ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL DENTING

R 20150720 — air bags

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

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.

Campaign 15V338000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — equipment

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.

Campaign 04V428000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for wheels issues (30 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for structure issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for wheels issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 04V428000 (equipment) has been completed.
Verify recall 00V225001 (steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 00V299001 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Verify recall 00V320001 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 01V005001 (seats) has been completed.
Verify recall 01V069000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 01V011001 (power train) has been completed.
Verify recall 15V338000 (air bags) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?

The most-reported component is wheels:rim, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.