2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
The 2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER has received a total of 3 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. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Child Seat (1 complaint), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 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 2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Seat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The electrical burn up completely causing a fire
MY COMPLAINT IS//// IF THIS COUNTRY REALLY NEEDS TO FIND A METHOD OF BUYING LESS OIL FROM ABROAD "WHY NOT RAISE THE LEGAL DRIVING AGE TO 18 YEARS OLD. UST THINK OF HOW GAS WOULD BE SAVED IF WE DID NOT HAVE THESE RECKLESS KIDS OF TODAY RACING AROUND WITH THEIR LOUD MUFFLERS AND BOOM BOXES.BESIDES ALL OF THE ACCIDENTS THESE "KIDS CAUSE. *AK
MY COMPLAINT IS//// IF THIS COUNTRY REALLY NEEDS TO FIND A METHOD OF BUYING LESS OIL FROM ABROAD "WHY NOT RAISE THE LEGAL DRIVING AGE TO 18 YEARS OLD. UST THINK OF HOW GAS WOULD BE SAVED IF WE DID NOT HAVE THESE RECKLESS KIDS OF TODAY RACING AROUND WITH THEIR LOUD MUFFLERS AND BOOM BOXES.BESIDES ALL OF THE ACCIDENTS THESE "KIDS CAUSE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
42A — VISIBILITY
DOOR GLASS ALIGNMENT. MITSUBISHI. TECH TALK. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
- 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 3 complaints
- 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 (current)
- 2007 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 27 complaints
- 2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 19 complaints
- 2009 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER — 7 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