2003 Mitsubishi Spyder Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (2 reports).

0Recalls
7Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2003 Mitsubishi Spyder recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder.

Most common 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility2
Seat Belts2
Structure1
Power Train1
Tires1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1
Equipment1

What owners report

2006-01-27, Seat Belts
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT OR RELEASE. THE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED BY THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP LAST YEAR. HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENT SEAT BELT IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.
2005-04-25, Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER LETTER COMPLAINT REGARDING THE WARRANTY ON 2003 MITSUBISHI SPYDER. VEHICLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES, HEADLIGHT EQUIPMENT, SPEAKERS, TURN SIGNALS AND A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE.*MR CONSUMER FEELS THAT THEY WERE TREATED UNFAIR WITH THIS DEAL AND WANT THEIR MONEY BACK FOR THIS VEHICLE, DUE TO NUMBER OF PROBLEM THEY HAVE HAD. *BF *NM
2004-09-22, Tires
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT BOTH FALKEN TIRES, SIZE 225/40CR-18 WERE SPLITTING ON THE SIDEWALL. VEHICLE HAD ONLY 7,000 MILES ON THEM. THE DEALERSHIP HAD NOT YET NOTIFIED. *AK
2004-06-22, Power Train
WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE THE CLUTCH FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND REPLACED IT. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED AFTER HAVING THREE CLUTCHES REPLACED. *AK
2004-06-08, Visibility
VEHICLE HAS A BLIND SPOT BETWEEN THE MIRROR AND THE BACK WINDOW. AS A RESULT VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. *AK THE OFFICE THAT FILED THE REPORT SUGGESTED THAT THE CONSUMER GET A SMALL MIRROR AND ATTACH IT TO THE EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRROR. THE OFFICER INDICATED THAT A LOT OF TRUCK DRIVER'S USE THEM TO SEE AROUND THEIR TRUCKS. THE CONSUMER FEEL THAT THESE SMALL MIRRORS SHOULD BE STANDARD EQUIPMENT. *NM

2003 Mitsubishi Spyder questions

Does the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (2), Seat Belts (2), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Mitsubishi 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.

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