1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern power train.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Normal driving conditions on 1999 eclipse gs spyder have lead to the bending of rims on 2 our of 4 wheels. Excessive vibration and unable to pass pa state inspection. Wheels will need to be replaced in order to maintain "legal" registration in pa state.”Owner report · Wheels · Jul 2005
“I went out to start my 1999 eclipse spyder and the drive belt came off. Took the car to a dealer was informed that the harmonic balancer had broken off. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2005
“Main bearing failure @ 65,000 miles. Dealership would not replace, or repair. This is a common problem with this model. I am on my 2nd motor with the same problem.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2003
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“Convertible top links bent, rear window stitching failure. Top will not go down due to previous. Just happened overnight. One day it wasn't there, the next the links were bent. Dealer states this is just normal wear & tear and the links bent are the most common problem with this top. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Aug 2003
“Initial failure of transmission resulted in tow on major highway; replacement failure resulted in tow on major highway; still no resolution to problem. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2001
“Crankshaft pulley failed because inner and outer rings separated. Dealership contacted and reported that they are seeing this on a frequent bases. Mechanic and dealership agee that insuffencient glue used to seal rings together.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2001
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Remedy: AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.
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.
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 CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
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Is the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The most complained-about area is power train.
Does the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.