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#BS-1998-MITSPY-6DE8

1998 Mitsubishi Spyder

Based on reports from 6 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
14
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:body:roof And PillarsHIGH

2 owners reported structure:body:roof and pillars issues.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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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 (2 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

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body:roof And Pillars2 (33%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (17%)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls1 (17%)
Electrical System:wiring1 (17%)
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood1 (17%)

1998 Mitsubishi Spyder: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body:roof And Pillars Issues

Structure:body:roof And Pillars complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls Issues

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:power window devices and controls-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:wiring Issues

Electrical System:wiring complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring-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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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

98V045001Apr 1998

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Mitsubishi Spyder Model Years

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1998 Mitsubishi Spyder: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder is related to the structure:body:roof and pillars, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder reliable?
The 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder has 6 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 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 1998 Mitsubishi 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 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder have any recalls?
Yes, the 1998 Mitsubishi Spyder has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mitsubishi Spyder problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
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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