1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1999 Mitsubishi 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…
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 74,380 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Transmission sticking between 40-60 miles per hour at 3000 rpms and has a problem shifting down causing the "service engine soon" light to come on. The problem happens on the same 2 roads in the same”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 2, 2009 · Power train
“I purchased a 1999 mitsubishi eclipse spyder convertible 6-15-06. After driving the car 3 months the "service engine soon" light came on. I was out of town so took to nearest car repair station. They”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 20, 2008 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse (Eclipse Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–20 / 23–30 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 1 | 20 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 1 | 16 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 1 | 11 |
| 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 8 | 81 |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 2 | 24 |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 3 | 27 |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 4 | 6 |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 4 | 22 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 1 | 16 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | 1 | 7 |
Checking a specific 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
How do I know if my 1999 Mitsubishi 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 1999 Mitsubishi 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 dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V421001).
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.
Other Mitsubishi models
- Eclipse2,135 complaints
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- Lancer865 complaints
- Montero783 complaints
- Mirage702 complaints
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- Outlander Sport476 complaints
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.