2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, and owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 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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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (ABS) unit, one or more of the internal…
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, flush and clean the ABS hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid, free of charge. If the inspection shows that the valves may seize, the ABS unit will be replaced.…
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 64,971 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The contact stated while driving 35-40 MPH, the rear window of the convertible exploded: projecting shattered pieces of glass all the way to the dash”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 20, 2022 · Visibility
“There is a constant loud beeping when the concerable top is closes as well as indicator light flashing that the conversation able top is unlocked and hen it is. Upon more research almost everyone with”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 27, 2022 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse (Eclipse Spyder). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–20 / 24–28 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/3.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S4); Automatic (S5); Manual 5-spd; Manual 6-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 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
How do I know if my 2008 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 2008 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 15V337000).
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
- Galant1,788 complaints
- 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.