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2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse SpyderProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 98 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
98
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Recalls
9
TSBs
125
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 98 complaints, 6 crashes, 2 fires, and 9 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.6x the class average.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels:rimHIGH

31 owners reported wheels:rim issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.

!Inspect the Wheels & TiresMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

14
0–30K
22
30–60K
6
60–90K
7
90–120K
5
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (22 reports) • Median: 50K 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: Wheels:rim (31 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels:rim31 (32%)
Wheels & Tires10 (10%)
Structure8 (8%)
Air Bags:frontal4 (4%)
Engine3 (3%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights3 (3%)
Drivetrain3 (3%)
Airbags2 (2%)

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels:rim Issues

Wheels:rim complaints account for 32% of all reports filed for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-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

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00
6
01
6
02
24
03
14
04
10
05
4
06
15
07
1
08
3
09
3
10
3
11
5
14
2
15
1
17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

00V225001Sep 2000

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.

00V225003Dec 2000

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.

00V299001Nov 2000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.

00V320001Jan 2001

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.

01V005001Feb 2001

SEATS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.

+ 4 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA02007ClosedOpened May 2002 · closed May 2003

ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL DENTING

WHEELS

PE01044ClosedOpened Dec 2001 · closed May 2002

ALLOY WHEEL DENTING AND FRACTURING

WHEELS

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder vs. Class Average (Minicompact Cars)

This vehicle

98

Class avg

60

1.6x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical minicompact cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 98 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is related to the wheels:rim, with 31 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder reliable?
The 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has 98 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 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 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has 9 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 56 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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.
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