2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 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 drive an 02 Mitsubishi eclipse-spyder gt. Here is my complaint: clutch is gone and the car is not even 2.5 years old. I've driven a manual for over 10 years. Drove a vw, honda, mb, etc. Never had a problem. I don't race and don't burn the clutch. At about 25k my clutch started to go out. Now the car won't move at all. I know a lot of owners, especially with the v6 have the same problem. And spending $1500 on a clutch that will wear out in two years is not an option. …”
NHTSA complaint #10062366, filed 2004-03, 25,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power inadvertently. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle instead started reversing unintendedly. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle and continued driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #11468436, filed 2022-06, 138,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 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.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10021743May 1, 2007Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected.
- 10017676Oct 1, 2005Clutch release bearing installation.
- 10016754Jul 1, 20052-3 SHIFT FLARE.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
8 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
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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