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Mitsubishi SpyderModel year report

2003 Mitsubishi Spyder Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
12,600miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder. The part named most often is visibility, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and equipment (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 12,600 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 22 technical service bulletins for this model year. Visibility complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 4 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

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Vehicle has a blind spot between the mirror and the back window. As a result vehicle was involved in a collision. The office that filed the report suggested that the consumer get a small mirror and attach it to the exterior rearview mirror. The officer indicated that a lot of truck driver's use them to see around their trucks. The consumer feel that these small mirrors should be standard equipment.”

NHTSA complaint #10075912, filed 2004-07, 17,000 miles

Engine cooling: “Consumer letter complaint regarding the warranty on 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder. Vehicle experiencing problems with the brakes, headlight equipment, speakers, turn signals and a ticking noise coming from the engine. Consumer feels that they were treated unfair with this deal and want their money back for this vehicle, due to number of problem they have had.”

NHTSA complaint #10119016, filed 2005-04

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,200 and 17,000 miles.

50%0–1025%10–2525%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 12,600 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20022004420052006
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.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 22 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 22 bulletins →

Other model years of the Mitsubishi Spyder

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2003712,6000———Not enough data
20011358,0000———Not enough data

All Mitsubishi Spyder model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder is reported most often?

Visibility is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.

Has the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 12,600 miles and the middle half falls between 8,200 and 17,000 miles; 100% 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.

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.