MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

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2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:18.864Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
81
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Wheels

46% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1997: 20 complaints 1997 1998: 16 complaints 1999: 11 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 81 complaints 2001 81 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 2001: 81 complaints 2001 81 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 2001: 81 complaints 2001 81 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

2001: 81 complaints

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YearComplaints
19952
19965
199720
199816
199911
20003
200181
200224
200327
20046
20052
200722
200816
20097

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Wheels

46% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing rim and hubcap/cover.

CRASHFIRE
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2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder bent rims and blew tires.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-02

Power train

14% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH
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Left rear wheel hardware attaching the wheel, backing plate, brake calipers to rear axle failed. There were four attaching bolts that sheared off under stress of crash avoidance that caused the rear wheel to fall off and lose contro of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-09

While driving from the highway on an off ramp at 50 MPH, engine (RPM) started bogging down, then both front tires locked up to a screeching halt. I almost slide off the ramp and almost got rear ended by a semi truck behind me.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-03-28

Structure

11% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing door.

Air bags

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-26

Consumer hit another vehicle at 40 MPH and neither airbag deployed, front crash. No injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-12-28

Engine and engine cooling

6% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing engine and hoses/lines/piping/fittings.

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2000-09-20Steering00V225001 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-11-20Engine and engine cooling00V299001 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2001-01-15Fuel system, gasoline00V320001 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.

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    2001-02-15Seats01V005001 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…

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    2001-03-26Fuel system, gasoline01V069000 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…

    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…

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    2001-03-26Power train01V011001 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…

    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.…

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  7. I
    2001-12-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-05-31 Alloy wheel denting and fracturing
  8. I
    2002-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 2003-05-01 Aluminum alloy wheel denting
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    2015-07-20Air bags15V338000 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.

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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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Wheels: 37 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V428000 · Equipment
  • Recall 00V225001 · Steering
  • Recall 00V299001 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 00V320001 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 01V005001 · Seats
  • Recall 01V069000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 01V011001 · Power train
  • Recall 15V338000 · Air bags
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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, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

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