2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 16
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 16 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 81 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 16 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
8 of 16 total reports mention: service brakes.
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Car will stop when break is applied
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-03
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-26
Air bags
3 of 16 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing side/window.
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I have a Mitsubishi Eclipse and it kept going to the left side when you drive it, either in town or on the highway. It start happening after the 2 month from the day I bought it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-08-25
Also filed under Seat belts
Please verify if this vehicle has Takata airbags that are being recalled for safety reasons. If this vehicle does have the Takata bags, what procedure do I follow with the Mitsubishi dealers to correct this serious problem. Thank you. S…
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-21
Engine
2 of 16 total reports mention: engine.
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2008 Mitsubishi eclipse sypder gt. Consumer stated that they lost power and control while driving vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-05
Wheels
1 of 16 total reports mentions: wheels.
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I brought the vehicle used in 2008, after driving for a week or 2 I notice the tires were loosing air. I am constantly filling the tires with air every 2 to 3 days.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-04
Visibility
1 of 16 total reports mentions: visibility.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-07-21Service brakes, hydraulic15V337000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V337000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2008 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 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.