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#BS-1997-MITECL-4204

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

Based on reports from 23 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 23 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:body:roof And PillarsHIGH

3 owners reported structure:body:roof and pillars issues — failures commonly reported around 101K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:manual Transmission:floor Shift AssemblyMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (7 reports) • Median: 101K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure:body:roof And Pillars (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body:roof And Pillars3 (13%)

Power Train:manual Transmission:floor Shift Assembly2 (9%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine2 (9%)

Drivetrain2 (9%)

Wheels:rim1 (4%)

Power Train:driveline1 (4%)

Visibility:glass, Side/rear1 (4%)

Tires:tread/belt1 (4%)

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body:roof And Pillars Issues

Structure:body:roof And Pillars complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 101,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 101K-mile mark.

Power Train:manual Transmission:floor Shift Assembly Issues

Power Train:manual Transmission:floor Shift Assembly complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:manual transmission:floor shift assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

00V421001Apr 2001

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

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.

07E055000Nov 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 23 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is related to the structure:body:roof and pillars, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder reliable?

The 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has 23 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have any recalls?

Yes, the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems start?

Based on 15 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 101,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

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