MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

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2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:36.127Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2005

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 2004: 6 complaints 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2 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 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2 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 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2 2007: 22 complaints 2007 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009

2005: 2 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

Show complaint excerpts

My complaint is//// if this country really needs to find a method of buying less oil from abroad "Why not raise the legal driving age to 18 years old.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-04

Also filed under Child seat

Electrical system

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The electrical burn up completely causing a fire

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-28

Child seat

1 of 2 total reports mentions: child seat.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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

2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Child seat: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 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.