1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls

Most common 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems

Problem areas named in the 20 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	7
Structure	5
Engine And Engine Cooling	4
Tires	2
Wheels	1
Visibility	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Equipment	1
Air Bags	1

What owners report

2023-07-16, Air Bags
The airbag cover on the passenger side is peeling off. I feel that if I tried to glue it or modify it in any way, this action could result in the airbag not deploying like it should and cause serious injury incase of an accident.

2011-11-22, Power Train
MY CAR IS A 1997 ECLIPSE SPYDER AUTOMATIC TRANNY 2.4L . THERE WAS ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION IT WAS ON LEAN MODE, LOCKED ON 2ND GEAR AND IT COULD ONLY GO UP TO 40 MILES PER HR OTHER WISE THE RPM WERE VERY HIGH... *TR

2010-04-26, Tires
TIRE TREAD SEPARATION ON PASSENGER CAR TIRES. BRAND = KUMHO LINE = ECSTA ASX SIZE = 225/40/R18 DOT # = YOMX YC2F WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, MY SON NOTICED RUBBER CHUNKS FLYING FROM THE FRONT END OF HIS CAR. WHEN HE STOPPED TO CHECK THINGS OVER, HE FOUND THAT THE TREAD OF ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES WAS SEPARATING RIGHT DOWN TO THE BASE CORDS OF THE TIRE. THE SEPARATION OCCURRED ON JUST ONE EDGE OF THE TREAD AND WAS BEING UN-SPOOLED FROM THE TIRE. I AM REPORTING THIS SO THAT IT MAY BE DOCUMENTED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IN THE NHTSA DATABASE. *TR

2007-11-02, Structure
PAINT JOB DEFECTS. I HAVE OWNED SEVERAL MITSUBISHIS VEHICLES IN MY FAMILY. ALL RESULTING IN PAINT DEFECTS ON THE CAR. ONLY ONE HAS NOT, DEALERSHIP SAID BECAUSE THERE IS A DEFECT AND THAT ONE VEHICLE NOT AFFECTED WAS MADE AND PAINTED IN JAPAN. COST OF REPAINT OF VEHICLE IS $1500 TO $2500 DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU GO. *TR

2006-07-11, Engine And Engine Cooling
COOLANT TANK CRACKED LEADING TO LOSS OF OVERFLOW COOLANT AND POTENTIAL ENGINE FAILURE FROM OVERHEATING. MITSUBISHI NO LONGER MAKES A REPLACEMENT PART. *JB

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder questions

Does the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 Mitsubishi 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 Eclipse Spyder?

Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (7), Structure (5), Engine And Engine Cooling (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Mitsubishi 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.