CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (13 reports).
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls
Brakes May Lose Power in Emergency Stops
Corrosion inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) unit can cause one or more of its internal valves to seize.
Most common 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems
Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 13 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. WHILE THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 30 MPH, THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER STRUCK THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, NECK, AND SPINE AND LOST CONSCIOUSNESS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED AND THE DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF THE VEHICLE COULD BE REPAIRED OR WAS DESTROYED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND MADE VARIOUS ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT
THE DASHBOARD FACIA IS PULLING AWAY FROM UPPER DASH WHERE A LIP IS SUPPOSE TO KEEP IT RETAINED. ALSO, THE DOOR SPRING TO KEEP THE DOOR OPEN BROKE AND THE DOOR WILL CLOSE UNLESS YOU KEEP SOME FORCE ON IT WHILE GETTING IN OR OUT. BOTH ITEMS OCCURRED AT APPROX 70,000 MILES.
I WAS DRIVING MY WIFES 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPIDER HOME FROM THE STORE WHEN DEER RAN OUT IN FRONT OF ME GOING 25 MPH WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR CAUSING ME TO GO OFFROAD INSTEAD OF STOPPING ENDING UP IN A DITCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT RECIEVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V337000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO RECEIVE THE REPAIR FROM THE DEALER FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD. THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DATE WAS UNDETERMINED OF WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SUPPLY THE PART TO THE DEALER. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder questions
Does the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder: Brakes May Lose Power in Emergency Stops; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Structure:Frame And Members. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (13), Structure (3), Latches/Locks/Linkages (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 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.