1998 Mitsubishi Spyder Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 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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Vehicle speed control
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.
Remedy: Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle was parked and it caught on fire. Consumer called the fire department to extinguish the fire. Vehicle towed, and totaled by the insurance company. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 17, 2004 · Electrical system
“Metal bars have bent and convertible top will not go down. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.*ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 14, 2002 · 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 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder
How do I know if my 1998 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1998 Mitsubishi 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 98V045001).
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.