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2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Fuel system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
44,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,000 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.

“My check engine light came on and my car felt wobbly. I took it to my mechanic who said there was a misfire which could mean I needed new spark plugs but shouldn't until 60,000; I only have 44,000 miles on my car. He replaced all six spark plugs but that did not fix the problem so he replaced the wires, cap and rotor, the check engine light was still on so he did a compression test and said my 6th piston was not holding compression and this was a bigger problem so I should take it to the dealership. …”

NHTSA complaint #10124851, filed 2005-06, 44,000 miles

“My service engine soon light came on, there was a miss in the engine and when tested by the dealership determined that I had a bad spark plug so did a replacement. I picked it up drove about 5 miles and the service engine soon light came on again. I immediately returned it to the dealership. They determined the same problem and replaced the spark plug again. Also indicating that the computer rom had to be updated. When the service engine soon light came on yet again I called the dealership and was told that I had to wait until april when the update is available. …”

NHTSA complaint #10005629, filed 2003-02

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2004117%
200327%
200228%
200122%
199715%

Other parts of the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

Wheels
8 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

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.

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