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2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse SpyderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage56kWheels, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 30, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 00V-225 · Aug 10, 2000 · 2,996 vehicles

Risk. A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi Caribbean.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Eclipse Spyder year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Eclipse Spyder median. How we score

'96'97'98'99'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Eclipse Spyder owners report

Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTING PULLING TO THE RIGHT. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE CONSUMERS THEY NOTICED THAT THE RIM WAS BENT, THE TIRE HAD GONE FLAT AND WAS OFF THE RIM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
Complaint 10052121 · Dec 30, 2003 · 56,000 miles

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