1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder recalls

Most common 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	1
Structure	1

What owners report

2005-02-24, Structure
COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL."THE CONVERTIBLE TOP LITERALLY LEAKS SO BAD THAT THE WHOLE INTERIOR IS MOLDY. THERE IS A "LAKE" IN THE TRUNK UNDER THE SPARE TIRE. ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, THE TOP WILL BECOME UNLOCKED AND FLY UP. THE SUPPORT BARS ARE BENT AND THE STRAPS ARE JUST HANGING. THE TOP DOES GO UP AND DOWN, BUT VERY SLOWLY AND NOT STRAIGHT. I HAVE TO ADJUST THE TOP AS IT IS GOING UP AND DOWN. MITSUBISHI HAS LOOKED AT THE CAR AND SAID THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CONVERTIBLE TOP. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFECT AND I AM BEGINNING TO FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN MY CAR. THE TOP HAS GOTTEN SO UNSTABLE THAT I CAN'T GO OVER 60 MPH. OR I CAN HEAR THE LOCKS LOOSENING UP AND

2004-10-19, Air Bags
THE CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. SHE HIT A PARKED POLICE CAR AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *JB NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *SC

1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder questions

Does the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (1), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse Spyder has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.