1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The part named most often is air bags, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and seats (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Seats1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
- Wheels1 20%
Example complaints
Air bags: “The accident was a near head on collision with other vehicle (chevrolet blazer) traveling approximately 40-50 MPH. Neither air bag deployed although entire front of car was destroyed. Car was considered totalled by insurance company. Mitsubishi contacted and denied there was a problem. Claimed air bag should not have deployed in this situation.”
NHTSA complaint #718967, filed 2000-02Electrical system: “I had parked this auto and went inside to sleep- was awaken by horn going off in auto- went out to see what was going on and when I open the door all I saw was a blast of smoke that hit me in the face. Fire chief said it was a electrical fire that started behind the dash where the instruments are. The insurance total this car out everything was melted in the auto- I bought this auto 15 days ago used”
NHTSA complaint #748315, filed 2001-07Seats: “Passenger seat only locks in one position. If you think the seat is locked and it's not, the seat does move/slide backward and forward as you are driving. You must hear the locked in place noise or it is not locked!!!! This is important especially if you have a passenger riding in this seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10270261, filed 2009-05Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 100,000 and 100,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 14 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10211530Apr 7, 2022Other or unknown, Exterior lighting. This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a…
- 10169006Nov 26, 2019Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703Jul 30, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130469Feb 26, 2018Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170070Jul 29, 2015Equipment. This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015Engine cooling, Suspension, Fuel system, Transmission and…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170099Mar 5, 2013Equipment. This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Wheels, Electrical system…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013Steering, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system…. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Other model years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | 60,284 | 1 | — | 22 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 16 | 59,500 | 1 | — | 22 | — | Falling |
| 2007 | 22 | 52,000 | 4 | — | 22 | — | Stable |
| 2004 | 6 | 42,925 | 4 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 27 | 92,500 | 3 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 24 | 38,000 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Falling |
| 2001 | 81 | 42,300 | 8 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 11 | 65,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 16 | 58,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 20 | 98,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Rising |
| 1996 | 5 | 100,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 100,000 and 100,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.