2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,155miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,155 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.
“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“2008 Mitsubishi eclipse sypder gt. Consumer stated that they lost power and control while driving vehicle. The consumer was requesting an investigation of the 2008 Mitsubishi eclipse sypder gt, automible manufacturer, distributor, service center, and the crash. The consumer stated prior to the crash, the dealer was unable to diagnose the vehicle due to not having the proper equipment. The vehicle has been inoperable since the crash.”
NHTSA complaint #11439472, filed 2021-11Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 13% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
8 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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