CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Wheels (37 reports).
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls
Passenger Sun Visor Can Detach During Airbag Deployment
On certain vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in a position where, if the passenger frontal airbag deploys, the visor can break loose.
Most common 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems
Problem areas named in the 81 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 37 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Structure | 9 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
| Visibility | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO AN INTERNAL SPRING FRACTURING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V011001 (POWER TRAIN). THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO SERVICE CAMPAIGN AND RECALL TO PROVIDE A SOLUTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A TUNE UP AND THE FAILURE CODES FOR P0301, P0401, AND THE EGR APPEARED. THE CODES WERE CLEARED, BUT THE P0301 FAILURE CODE REAPPEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN IN FOR SMOG INSPECTION AND FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED FOR EGR FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO A DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 315,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY AND STRUCK THE CONTACT ON THE BRIDGE OF HER NOSE, BREAKING HER GLASSES. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND REPOSITIONED THE SUN VISOR BACK ON THE CLIPS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISORS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V338000 (AIR BAGS) DID NOT INCLUDE THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISOR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
WAS DRIVING AND AS I WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. *TR
WHILE DRIVING FROM THE HIGHWAY ON AN OFF RAMP AT 50 MPH, ENGINE (RPM) STARTED BOGGING DOWN, THEN BOTH FRONT TIRES LOCKED UP TO A SCREECHING HALT. I ALMOST SLIDE OFF THE RAMP AND ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY A SEMI TRUCK BEHIND ME. FRONT TIRES WERE LOCKED UP, WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT COME OUT OF GEAR. HAD IT TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP AND WAS QUOTED $3,000 JUST TO PULL THE TRANSMISSION FOR DIAGNOSTICS. WAS TOLD TRANSMISSION FAILED AND VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE WORTH THE MONEY TO FIX BECAUSE FRONT STRUT TOWERS BOTH WERE RUSTED. HAD VEHICLE TOWED HOME AND I WILL TRY TO PERFORM THE REPAIR MYSELF. *TR
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder questions
Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder: Passenger Sun Visor Can Detach During Airbag Deployment; Equipment:Other:Labels; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines; Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
Based on 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (37), Power Train (11), Structure (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has been fixed?
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