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2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse SpyderProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints31 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Air bags

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 29, 2007. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has problems

3 complaints 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
Air bags11
Visibility10

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

1 recall

2000 Mitsubishi 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.

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.

Best & worst years

2000 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

'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, and the recalls they led to.

  1. ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL DENTINGEA02007 · closed May 1, 2003
    No recall
  2. ALLOY WHEEL DENTING AND FRACTURINGPE01044 · closed May 31, 2002
    No recall
In owners' words

What Eclipse Spyder owners report

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

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 5MPH ON THE HIGHWAY SHE HIT THE CONSUMER IN FRONT OF HER. AND THE DUAL AIRBAG DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
Complaint 10001088 · Dec 17, 2002

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