MYRModel Year Report

2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

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2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
RENDERED 2026-10-31T19:01:42.078Z

Only 24 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 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
24

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
1

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 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 81 complaints 2002: 24 complaints 2002 24 2003: 27 complaints 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 2002: 24 complaints 2002 24 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 2002: 24 complaints 2002 24 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2007: 22 complaints 2007 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009

2002: 24 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Wheels

8 of 24 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing rim.

CRASH
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I own a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder gt. I was in a relatively minor car accident. About 2 months ofter the accident and repairs had been made, one of my tires could not hold tire pressure. I had the tires replaced on the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-03

Structure

4 of 24 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing roof and pillars.

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The boot cover for the convertible top blew off two times onto the highway behind me on a recent trip to houston, tx.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-31

Air bags

3 of 24 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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It appears passenger side air bag may not have deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-24

The vehicle was involved in a side impact accident, and the side air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-05

Visibility

2 of 24 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing glass, side/rear.

Tires

2 of 24 total reports mention: tires.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 2003-05-01 Aluminum alloy wheel denting
  2. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Wheels: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V428000 · Equipment
  • Recall 15V338000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?
2 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.