2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 5% of the 81 complaints for this model year.
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.
“I have replaced one front wheel at my cost due to the edge bending enought that it would not hold air. I have also had 2 more rims repaired, again at my cost, for similar reason. The front suspension on the spyder does not tolerate normal wear and tear for average roads. Mitsubishi has refused to admit that the design of the vehicle or the wheel could be at fault for repeated failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10125999, filed 2005-06“When I first purchased this vehicle from the dealer 6/2001 I had to take it back 2 times due to the defect of the hose hooked to the radiator, they repaired it under warrany, and now it has occurred again which all Mitsubishi dealers tell me because it is not under warranty and not on the recall list there is nothing they can do. I just got done putting brand new sway bar links on the car, and paid 350.00 to do this in which they told me should never occurred on this new of a car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10116576, filed 2005-04“Have a popping sound from the front of my car. This occurs under different situations such as reversing, moving forward and turning. Took car in to Mitsubishi and they put a rubber cover around the coils per a TSB. Still have problem. When I took it back in to Mitsubishi. They said they couldn't duplicate it. Took test drive and couldn't duplicate. Problem is I can have it one day and not the other. Don't know what is causing it but the popping is sometimes very loud that I think the front end is going to fall apart. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #770085, filed 2002-11“Consumer feels a vibration in the vehicle at speeds higher than 45 MPH and at time is felt at low speeds. When the car goes over small bumps it feels like it's going to fall apart and sometimes a loss of control occurs. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #784620, filed 2000-04Related service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Suspension: 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 complaintsTires
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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