2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
The 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module (1 complaint), Unknown Or Other (1 complaint), and Visibility (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER, potentially affecting up to 100,432 vehicles.
Recall 04V428000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 100,432 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE PAINT ON MY BLACK 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE IS PEELING OFF FOR THE SECOND TIME WITHIN A 2 YEAR PERIOD. I HAD IT PAINT IN JANUARY 2006 BY A LOCAL MISTUBISHI DEALERSHIP IN CLEARWATER, FL BUT THEY ONLY PAINTED THE HOOD, ROOF AND TRUNK AT THE TIME. SO NOW OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE DOORS AND SIDE PANELS ARE STARTING TO FLAKE AND DISCOLOR. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTUER AND THEY TOLD ME MY WARRANTY HAD RUN OUT SO THERE WAS OUT OF THEIR HANDS. THEY DON'T BELIEVE ITS A DEFECT, BUT THE PAINT IS GOING AND I'M STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON THE CAR. I JUST THING THAT IS WRONG. *JB
MY DASH IS CRACKED IN THREE DIFFERENT PLACES. TS
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 5MPH ON THE HIGHWAY SHE HIT THE CONSUMER IN FRONT OF HER. AND THE DUAL AIRBAG DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
Safety Rating for the 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0617001 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM CHECKS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
84 — SUSPENSION
VEHICLE TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING REAR SUSPENSION RATTLE. *TT
220502 — WHEELS
SUBJECT REGARDING WHEEL INVESTIGATION. *JG
78 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENT TO PREVENT WIND AND WATER LEAKS. *TT
42 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TECH TALKS DOOR ODOR UPDATE. *TT
67 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT. *JB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
- 1995 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 2 complaints
- 1996 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 5 complaints
- 1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 23 complaints
- 1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 21 complaints
- 1999 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 11 complaints
- 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER (current)
- 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 97 complaints
- 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 29 complaints
- 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 32 complaints
- 2004 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 6 complaints
- 2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 3 complaints
Other MITSUBISHI Models
- MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE — 2,784 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI GALANT — 2,429 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER — 1,776 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI LANCER — 1,136 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 989 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 940 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT — 708 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE — 657 total complaints