1996 Mitsubishi Spyder Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1996 Mitsubishi Spyder, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1996 Mitsubishi 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…
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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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Mitsubishi Spyder have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Convertible top frame warped not allowing the top to fully open without locking up. First incident was within one month of purchase and dealer adviced, in writing, to bring vehicle in due to defect pr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 1, 2001 · Structure
“My convertible top the side braces where the top folds back bend. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 14, 2000 · Structure
Compare Mitsubishi Spyder model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Spyder model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 Mitsubishi Spyder | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 Mitsubishi Spyder | 0 | 13 |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Spyder | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder | 0 | 7 |
Checking a specific 1996 Mitsubishi Spyder
How do I know if my 1996 Mitsubishi 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 1996 Mitsubishi 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 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.
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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.