1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse SpyderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 29, 2009. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, and the recalls they led to.
- LOWER CONTRTOL ARM BALL JOINTLed to recall 00V-421
What Eclipse Spyder owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE ACCIDENT WAS A NEAR HEAD ON COLLISION WITH OTHER VEHICLE (CHEVROLET BLAZER) TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40-50 MPH. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED ALTHOUGH ENTIRE FRONT OF CAR WAS DESTROYED. CAR WAS CONSIDERED TOTALLED BY INSURANCE COMPANY. MITSUBISHI CONTACTED AND DENIED THERE WAS A PROBLEM. CLAIMED AIR…
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