2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,334miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 4% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,334 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The headlight plug is subject to repeated burning or corrosion of the connection. This normally results in a substantial loss of light output. The plastic plug is also melted, causing a concern for fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10143587, filed 2005-11, 51,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a tune up and the failure codes for p0301, p0401, and the EGR appeared. The codes were cleared, but the p0301 failure code reappeared. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle was later taken in for smog inspection and failed. The vehicle was diagnosed for EGR failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician repaired the problem, however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer but the failure was unable to be duplicated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10759569, filed 2015-08, 315,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. After parking her vehicle, she was unable to restart it. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the harness for the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the existing recall applied to 2.4 engines not 3.0. The contact stated that recall number 00v299001 does not stipulate the engine size. The failure mileage was 87,334. Updated 5/26/09 the consumer mentioned recall# 99v333001, but was told his/her vehicle was not included in the recall due to the manufactured date. Updated 05/28/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10266528, filed 2009-04, 87,334 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10016133Apr 1, 2005Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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