MYRModel Year Report

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

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2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:01:11.407Z

Only 22 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 22 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, 2007 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 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2007: 22 complaints 2007 2008: 16 complaints 2008 2009: 7 complaints 2009
2007: 22 complaints
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YearComplaints
19952
19965
199720
199816
199911
20003
200181
200224
200327
20046
20052
200722
200816
20097

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

13 of 22 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL FAILED WHEN DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150804

STRUCTURE

2 of 22 total reports mention: structure.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE BECOME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140506

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2 of 22 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.

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WHEN VEHICLE IS LEFT IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 85 DEGREES, ATTEMPTING TO RAISE OR LOWER THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS SOMETIMES INTERRUPTED WHEN THE POWER TONNEAU COVER DOOR REACHES THE OPEN POSITION, RESULTING IN COMPLETE INABILITY TO COMPLETE THE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20080715

TIRES

1 of 22 total reports mentions: tires.

STRUCTURE

1 of 22 total reports mentions: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060921 — structure

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE METAL FORMING PART OF THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY STAMPED RESULTING IN THE METAL BECOMING THINNER IN THE CROSS-SECTION THAN SPECIFIED. THIS COULD

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CROSSMEMBER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 888-648-7820.

Campaign 06V334000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061120 — power train

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE KEY LOCK CABLE WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MAY NOT ALLOW THE CABLE END TO LOCK INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER MECHANISM. THIS CAN RESULT IN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE IGNITION INTERLOCK CABLE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.

Campaign 06V414000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080920 — fuel system, gasoline

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 45,988 MY 2005-2007 ENDEAVOR, GALANT, ECLIPSE COUPE, AND MY 2007 ECLIPSE SPYDER VEHICLES. THE BRACKET THAT IS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP M

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK STRAP MOUNTING BRACKET HAS SPLITTING BEYOND A SPECIFIC LIMIT. VEHICLES WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE SPLITTING WILL BE REPAIRED USING A REINFORCEMENT

Campaign 08V454000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150721 — service brakes, hydraulic

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009.

Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, flush and clean the ABS hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid, free of charge. If the inspection shows that the valves may seize, the ABS unit will be replaced.

Campaign 15V337000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V334000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V414000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 08V454000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2007 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 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?

4 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.