2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,176miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 7% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,176 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The vehicle shut off when it was started. While driving 55 MPH and above, the vehicle stalled. When starting the vehicle from a complete stop, the vehicle would stall, but could eventually be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the fuel pump and filter failed, which prevented fuel from reaching the engine. Both components were replaced, but the failure still occurred. The vehicle is currently with the dealer. The powertrain, dealer information, and purchase date were unavailable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10206884, filed 2007-10, 100,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V442000Nov 4, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in…Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 2003–2004, Eclipse 2003–2004, Galant 2003
Related service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This 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.
- 10170097Jan 15, 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.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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