2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Recalls, Complaints & Specs
8 safety recalls list the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, and owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
8 safety recalls for the 2001 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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Inflator module (air bags)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005…
Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners…
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Labels (equipment)
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also…
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A bulge in the fuel tank caused by the manufacturing process resulted in thinning of the material during a welding operation, increasing the risk of fuel leakage.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly. Owner notification began march 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
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Cooling unit and lines (power train)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. Owners who take their…
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Seats
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. Owner notification began february 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
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Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 59,652 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 19 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact stated that the transmission failed due to an internal spring fracturing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who rebuil”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 18, 2017 · Power train
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a tune up and the failure codes for p0301, p0401, and the egr appeared. The codes”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 26, 2015 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse (Eclipse Spyder). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–23 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–20 / 24–27 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S4); 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 |
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| 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 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
How do I know if my 2001 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. 8 campaigns currently list the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 00V225001).
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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- Outlander1,322 complaints
- Lancer865 complaints
- Montero783 complaints
- Mirage702 complaints
- Diamante505 complaints
- 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.