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Vehicle speed control
Risk. THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL WOULD NOT RETURN TO IDLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean SpyderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Spyder, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 7, 2000. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Spyder has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean 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.
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
1998 vs. every other 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 Spyder median. How we score
'98
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Spyder owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
SEVERE CRACKS IN TWO OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS AND THE OTHER TWO ARE CRASHED. REPAIRS ARE BEING MADE AT A INDEPENDENT REPAIRS SHOP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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