MYRModel Year Report

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

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2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:27:53.070Z

Only 27 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 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
27

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
0

None on file

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

2003: 27 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

7 of 27 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Air bags

4 of 27 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Drivers airbag deployed while turning into a parking space. Airbag deployment caused bruising and lacerations to neck and chest.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-15

Tires

4 of 27 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASH
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On November 28, 2015 my passenger front tire explosively failed coming out of a left turn at about 25 MPH causing my car to drop and swerve, crashing into a tall street curb and storm sewer drain causing $2000 damage to my car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-03-22

Also filed under Wheels

Electrical system

2 of 27 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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Tl* - the contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi eclipse spider. The contact was driving at 25 - 30 MPH on a nice day when the vehicle caught on fire. She stated that the wiring harness and the alternator were the source of the fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-03-26

Visibility

2 of 27 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield and glass, side/rear.

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Both side door windows leak water. The leak occurs even during a rain storm. The car can just be sitting in the diveway and water will leak down the inside of the windows.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-05

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2003-12-03Fuel system, gasoline03V442000 On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. Excessive…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. Those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. The recall began December 3, 2003. Owners…

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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

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V428000 · Equipment
  • Recall 03V442000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 15V338000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?
3 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.