2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 22 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The dashboard facia is pulling away from upper dash where a lip is suppose to keep it retained. Also, the door spring to keep the door open broke and the door will close unless you keep some force on it while getting in or out. Both items occurred at approx 70,000 miles.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 2017
“I was driving my wifes 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spider home from the store when deer ran out in front of me going 25 mph went to apply the brakes pedal went to the floor causing me to go offroad instead of stopping ending up in a ditch”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and stated that the part was not available to receive the repair from the dealer for an extended period. The service engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The date was undetermined of when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was unable to provide a reasonable time frame to supply the part to the dealer. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2015
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“I was driving 55 to 60 mph, then let off the gas to take my exit and was down to about 20 mph when my brakes failed, and I couldn't stop at the light at the end of the ramp. The pedal went all the way to the floor, so I pumped them 2 or 3 times and as I was letting off the break, it started whistling. It sounded like a cross between an accordion and an asthmatic episode. I was already close to school, so I drove to the parking lot and parked. The only way I could slow down and stop was to continuously pump the breaks. I wasn't having nor ever had issues with my breaks before that day.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the recall part needed to perform the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact recieved notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jul 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not stop. The brake pedal was released and depressed again in order for the brakes to respond. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.”Owner report · Service Brakes · May 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 02/19/16*lj updated 02/22/16.*jb”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. While depressing the brake pedal, the brake sensor light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ABS hydraulic unit was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (brake system) in july of 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was 45,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Oct 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. While driving at 35 mph, the brake pedal failed when depressed. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center where it was repaired. The repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Aug 2014
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 45,988 MY 2005-2007 ENDEAVOR, GALANT, ECLIPSE COUPE, AND MY 2007 ECLIPSE SPYDER VEHICLES. THE BRACKET THAT IS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED DURING A METAL STAMPING PROCESS. THE PROCESS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE METAL TO HAVE A SPLIT IN THE AREA WHERE THE BOLT THAT HOLDS ONE OF THE TWO FUEL TANK STRAPS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED. IN THE EVENT THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO A SEVERE COLLISION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO DROP DOWN, POSSIBLY CAUSING A FUEL LEAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK STRAP MOUNTING BRACKET HAS SPLITTING BEYOND A SPECIFIC LIMIT. VEHICLES WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE SPLITTING WILL BE REPAIRED USING A REINFORCEMENT CAP, A SPECIAL STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE, AND A RIVET TO REINFORCE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE METAL FORMING PART OF THE FRONT CROSSMEMBER MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY STAMPED RESULTING IN THE METAL BECOMING THINNER IN THE CROSS-SECTION THAN SPECIFIED. THIS COULD, OVER TIME, RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE CROSSMEMBER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE CROSSMEMBER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 888-648-7820.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE KEY LOCK CABLE WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND MAY NOT ALLOW THE CABLE END TO LOCK INTO THE FLOOR SHIFTER MECHANISM. THIS CAN RESULT IN THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITHOUT THE GEARSHIFT MECHANISM BEING PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE IGNITION INTERLOCK CABLE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (ABS) unit, one or more of the internal valves may seize. In a braking event that uses the ABS, a seized valve would increase brake pedal travel and reduce braking ability.
Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, flush and clean the ABS hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid, free of charge. If the inspection shows that the valves may seize, the ABS unit will be replaced. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-004.
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Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder reliable?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The most complained-about area is service brakes.
Does the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. 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.