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Mitsubishi Eclipse SpyderModel year report

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Problems

Complaints
16filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
59,500miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 19 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The part named most often is brakes, with 8 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and engine (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 59,500 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 35 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the control unit/module and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “Sr15-004 received recall letter in july 2015. No additional followup or repair. Have contacted Mitsubishi and they say part not available. How could hydraulic fluid not be available? Have had issues with brakes early 2015 for antilock at 5 mpg. All brake lights remained on for two dayswith concern for total braje failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10837434, filed 2016-02, 110,000 miles

Air bags: “I have a Mitsubishi eclipse and it kept going to the left side when you drive it, either in town or on the highway. It start happening after the 2 month from the day I bought it. The dealer said they fixed the problem by making an alignment, but the same things happened after 2 months and I went to the dealer about this issue about 4 times in 1 year and after that they told me we can't do anything if this problem kept occurring. So I stopped going until a week ago I was in crash because the car moved to the left of the street and I hit a wall.”

NHTSA complaint #10281727, filed 2009-08, 14,000 miles

Engine: “The contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v337000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. The contact stated that the service engine and air pressure warning lights illuminated. The failure mileage was 102,155.”

NHTSA complaint #10778451, filed 2015-09, 102,155 miles

Electrical system: “There is a constant loud beeping when the concerable top is closes as well as indicator light flashing that the conversation able top is unlocked and hen it is. Upon more research almost everyone with this vehicle has this issue and it's a very expensive fix.”

NHTSA complaint #11466317, filed 2022-05

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 102,155 miles.

0%0–1025%10–250%25–5038%50–750%75–10038%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 59,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

20082009201520166201920212022
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Eclipse Spyder FWD2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manual192622$3,050
Eclipse Spyder FWD2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automatic192622$3,050
Eclipse Spyder FWD3.8L 6-cyl6-speed manual162519$4,350
Eclipse Spyder FWD3.8L 6-cyl5-speed automatic162419$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 35 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 35 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2009760,2841—22—Not enough data
20081659,5001—22—Falling
20072252,0004—22—Stable
2004642,9254—21—Not enough data
20032792,5003—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20022438,0002—21—Falling
20018142,3008—21Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19991165,0001———Not enough data
19981658,0001———Stable
19972098,5001———Rising
19965100,0000———Not enough data

All Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?

NHTSA recorded 16 consumer complaints for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 8 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.

Has the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder (Eclipse Spyder, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 59,500 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 102,155 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.