repaired · 2017 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse SpyderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-338 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 9, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has problems
24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Wheels1 crash/fire/injury
4Structure
3Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
2Tires
2Visibility
2Fuel system, other
1Engine and engine cooling
1Suspension
44 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 8 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 3 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2002 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.
no report yet
Other: labels
Risk. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
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
2002 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
NHTSA crash tests
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder safety ratings
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Convertible in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, and the recalls they led to.
- ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL DENTINGNo recall
In owners' words
What Eclipse Spyder owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, TIRE BEGAN LOSING AIR. TOOK TO THE TIRE DEALER AND NO TIRE PROBLEM WAS FOUND. TWO WEEKS LATER TIRE WOULD HOLD NO AIR, RETURNED TO THE TIRE DEALER AND THEY FOUND THAT THE WHEEL WAS CRACKED AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE TIRE TO HOLD AIR. I HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW WHEEL AND A…
I OWN A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER GT. I WAS IN A RELATIVELY MINOR CAR ACCIDENT. ABOUT 2 MONTHS OFTER THE ACCIDENT AND REPAIRS HAD BEEN MADE, ONE OF MY TIRES COULD NOT HOLD TIRE PRESSURE. I HAD THE TIRES REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE. THE SAME TIRE CONTINUED TO GO FLAT. I INSPECTED THE FACTORY 17"…
MY CAR STARTED SHAKING AT SPEEDS OF 15 TO 20 MPH AND PULLING HARD TO THE RIGHT. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP THEY INFORMED ME THAT I MUST HAVE "HIT SOMETHING AT A FAST SPEED BECAUSE MY RIM WAS SEVERLY BENT. THEN THEY PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THERE WERE SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS WRONG. THE CAR…
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