1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Problems
- Complaints
- 11filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and suspension (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine cooling 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.
- Engine cooling3 27%
- Suspension1 9.1%
- Wheels1 9.1%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Transmission sticking between 40-60 miles per hour at 3000 rpms and has a problem shifting down causing the service engine soon light to come on. The problem happens on the same 2 roads in the same exact spot. I had the pulse generators in the transmission replaced and one week later it was doing it again. I am trying to determine if it is air intake related since it happens only at those 2 spots on the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10263972, filed 2009-04, 107,000 milesEngine cooling: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10110668, filed 2005-02, 86,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10102957, filed 2004-12, 62,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 62,000 and 86,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 00V421001Dec 18, 2000Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball jointCovers: Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1997–1999, Galant 1994–1998, Eclipse 1995–1999 +1 more
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…
Recall details for the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder → · Check a 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 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?
NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 5 complaints (45% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,000 miles and the middle half falls between 62,000 and 86,000 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.