2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
29
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
The 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER has received a total of 29 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Wheelsrim (6 complaints), Structure (3 complaints), and Air Bags (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER, potentially affecting up to 543,874 vehicles.
Recall 15V338000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 443,442 vehicles affected
Defect: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In...
Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA...
View full details →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 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
29 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelsrim | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssidewindow | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power inadvertently. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle instead started reversing unintendedly. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle and continued driving. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys, where it was diagnosed that the power train needed to be reprogrammed and other repairs needed to be completed. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was locked and the brake pedal was firm. The traction control and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was not drivable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power inadvertently. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle instead started reversing unintendedly. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle and continued driving. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys, where it was diagnosed that the power train needed to be reprogrammed and other repairs needed to be completed. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was locked and the brake pedal was firm. The traction control and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was not drivable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power inadvertently. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle instead started reversing unintendedly. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle and continued driving. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys, where it was diagnosed that the power train needed to be reprogrammed and other repairs needed to be completed. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was locked and the brake pedal was firm. The traction control and ABS warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was not drivable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN HE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN HIM. BOTH VEHICLES WERE INOPERABLE AND WERE TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED THREE CRACKED RIBS AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE POLICE WERE ALSO CONTACTED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,500. MITSUBISHI WAS CALLED WITH SAME INFO. UPDATED 11/03/2011 *LN *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN HE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN HIM. BOTH VEHICLES WERE INOPERABLE AND WERE TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED THREE CRACKED RIBS AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE POLICE WERE ALSO CONTACTED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,500. MITSUBISHI WAS CALLED WITH SAME INFO. UPDATED 11/03/2011 *LN *TR
Safety Rating for the 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0542A004 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
CONVERTIBLE TOP LATCH REPLACEMENT. *TT
0442A002 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NEW CONVERTIBLE TOP SERVICE PARTS. *TT
0355002 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT AND AIR CONDITIONER ECU VOLTAGES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
10012002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MIL ON HOT ENGINE MISFIRE NO DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS. *EH
84 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING IOD #18 FUSE SHORT CIRCUIT - UPDATE. *TT
84 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BULLETIN REVIEW TSB-02-11-002 REGARDING CRANKSHAFT IDENTIFICATION MARKS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
8121 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A SLIGHT RATTLE FROM THE CLUTCH/TRANSAXLE. *SLC
8122 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING CLUTCH/MANUAL TRANSAXLE RATTLE. *SLC
80 — EQUIPMENT
BRIEF INFORMATION ON COMPASS POINTING IN ONE DIRECTION (TYPICALLY SOUTH). *TT
7942 — STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
INFORMATION ON WHY THE ALARM SYSTEM DOES NOT DISARM. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
- 1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 23 complaints
- 1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 21 complaints
- 1999 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 11 complaints
- 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 3 complaints
- 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 97 complaints
- 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER (current)
- 2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 32 complaints
- 2004 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 6 complaints
- 2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 3 complaints
- 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 27 complaints
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