Research · 9 model years
Mitsubishi Eclipse SpyderEvery model year, 2002–2012
Across the 9 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 17 recall campaigns and 133 owner complaints for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The 2003 model year has the most complaints (40).
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 8 | 1 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 16 | 4 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 22 | 4 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2004 | 4 | 6 | 2 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 40 | 7 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 31 | 6 | Not rated | 21 |
- 20120 recalls · 8 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20100 recalls · 1 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20091 recall · 7 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20081 recall · 16 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20074 recalls · 22 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20052 recalls · 2 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20044 recalls · 6 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20033 recalls · 40 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20022 recalls · 31 complaints · 21 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 29, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 40 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 8 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 29, 2026