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2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
15%of 27 total for the year
Median mileage
55,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 15% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Takata recall: my vehicle is involved in the NHTSA campaign number 15v338000.on october 29, 2016, I was driving towards my home. After being in the stopped position for the duration of the left turn signal at the intersection of fm 518 and fm 1128 in pearland, texas, the light turned green and I proceeded down 1128 toward my home. After proceeding about1 block, my passenger airbag suddenly deployed. There was no passenger in my vehicle and nothing on the passenger seat, either.there were no other cars on the road. I had the windows open and the top down. …”

NHTSA complaint #11001575, filed 2017-06, 136,000 miles

“Approximately 1-year ago, I purchased a 2003 Mitsubishi eclipse syder form a dealership with approximately 65,000 miles on it. I checked the records and contacted the original owner of this vehicle and everything was in order. The car was well maintained and serviced. When I purchased this car it had a minor crack in the dash board. It was about 1 inch long. Weeks later, it grew. Also other cracks started to appear. While in the grocery store parking lot, I parked next to another spyder and noticed it's dash was cracked in the exact same locations. …”

NHTSA complaint #10187145, filed 2007-04, 20,000 miles

“I have a black 2003 spyder gts and the clear coat is bubbling and turning white. It started on the hood and has progressed to the trunk, the entire passenger side, the front windshield trim and the spoiler. The problem started in june 06 and continues. The dealer attempted to repair the hood. I talked to the dealer and they want me to wait, is this some kind of ploy to allow the warranty to expire; therefore avoiding warranty work? It keeps getting worse and I'm trying to get them to correct a manufacturer's defect. …”

NHTSA complaint #10164265, filed 2006-08

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200816%
200715%
2003415%
200111%
1998213%

Other parts of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

Body and structure
7 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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