2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE SPYDER Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE SPYDER

The 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE SPYDER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Wheelsrim (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE SPYDER

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE SPYDER, potentially affecting up to 2,996 vehicles.

Recall 00V225003 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

December 28, 2000 | 2,996 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.

Consequence: A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE SPYDER

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE SPYDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Wheelsrim

Complaints: 1

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Deaths
Wheelsrim	1	0	0	0	0

Most Recent Complaints

#10052121 | WHEELS:RIM | December 30, 2003 | 56,000 miles

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTING PULLING TO THE RIGHT. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE CONSUMERS THEY NOTICED THAT THE RIM WAS BENT, THE TIRE HAD GONE FLAT AND WAS OFF THE RIM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Safety Rating for the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE SPYDER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE SPYDER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE SPYDER

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2001 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE SPYDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.