2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 4% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.
“I bought the car in apr. 2002 and since then have only put 40k miles on it. There was a squeaky noise from the suspension when I bought it but the dealership said it is nothing. Now, the car shakes at speeds of 60 MPH and more and if brakes are applied at the same time, it shakes almost as if it is going to fall apart. Diagnosis has revealed that the rear control arm bushings are resulting in this problem. I have asked to replace the entire rear control arm. I would like to request NHTSA to investigate for possible manufacturing faults.”
NHTSA complaint #10160083, filed 2006-06, 35,000 milesRelated 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 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
8 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
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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