2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
6 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
In July of 2015,I received a safety recall notice concerning the ABS in my vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-21
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. While driving 55 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-14
This vehicle model is known for intermittent brake problems where the brakes will go to the floor after a sudden braking. Brakes then catch dangerously low for a long period of time until the system recovers.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-07
Seat belts
1 of 7 total reports mentions: seat belts.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. While seated in the front driver's seat, the contact noticed that the seat belt buckle release mechanism was difficult to access.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-29
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
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V337000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2009 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 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 86% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 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.