1996 MITSUBISHI SPYDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 MITSUBISHI SPYDER
The 1996 MITSUBISHI SPYDER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebodyroof And Pillars (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 MITSUBISHI SPYDER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 MITSUBISHI SPYDER, potentially affecting up to 874,432 vehicles.
Recall 00V421001 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 567,432 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE...
View full details →Recall 99V066001 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 307,000 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 MITSUBISHI SPYDER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 MITSUBISHI SPYDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAME WARPED NOT ALLOWING THE TOP TO FULLY OPEN WITHOUT LOCKING UP. FIRST INCIDENT WAS WITHIN ONE MONTH OF PURCHASE AND DEALER ADVICED, IN WRITING, TO BRING VEHICLE IN DUE TO DEFECT PROBLEMS WITH TOP OF THAT MODEL. AFTER SUPPOSED REPAIR TOP CONTINUED WITH SAME WARPING PROBLEM AND MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPAIR AT NO COST.
MY CONVERTIBLE TOP THE SIDE BRACES WHERE THE TOP FOLDS BACK BEND. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 MITSUBISHI SPYDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 MITSUBISHI SPYDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 MITSUBISHI SPYDER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 MITSUBISHI SPYDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI SPYDER
- 1996 MITSUBISHI SPYDER (current)
- 1998 MITSUBISHI SPYDER — 6 complaints
- 2001 MITSUBISHI SPYDER — 14 complaints
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