MYRModel Year Report

2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

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2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:01:03.896Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 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 2002: 24 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2007: 22 complaints 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

6 of 24 total reports mention: wheels.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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, 20050103

STRUCTURE

3 of 24 total reports mention: structure.

WHEELS

2 of 24 total reports mention: wheels.

VISIBILITY

2 of 24 total reports mention: visibility.

TIRES

2 of 24 total reports mention: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V428000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V338000 (air bags) has been completed.
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:rim, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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