1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: lower ball joint
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 74,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Complaint received via e-mail."the convertible top literally leaks so bad that the whole interior is moldy. There is a "lake" in the trunk under the spare tire. On more than one occasion, the top will”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 24, 2005 · Structure
“The consumer had an accident while driving 40 MPH. She hit a parked police car and the air bag did not deploy. There were no injuries. *jb none of the air bags deployed. *sc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 15, 2004 · Air bags
Compare Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder
How do I know if my 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi Caribbean dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V421003).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.