Eclipse Spyder (2003)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
3.0-V6-Gas
3.0L 6-cylView details
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2.4-I4-Gas
2.4L 4-cylView details
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Unidentified Engine
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (3)
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 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2003-2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder complaints?
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003-2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The systems they name most often are the body and trim, the safety systems and the wheels and tires.
Is the 2003-2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003-2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003-2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on file for the 2003-2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2003-2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2003-2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the body and trim, the safety systems and the wheels and tires, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Eclipse Spyder have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 27 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.