2003 Mitsubishi Spyder Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles.
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 paint on my new vehicle began peeling off the hood in quarter-sized chunks as I was washing it by hand. Although the dealer initially attempted to deny responsibility, they reluctantly agreed to repaint hood, acknowledging that there was an adherence issue. I discovered through a source in the Mitsubishi factory that there was a lot of cars that they failed to place an e-seal on prior painting. When my VIN was checked, my source discovered that it was one of the vehicles in that lot. I was told to expect further paint issues with the doors in the near future by this source. …”
NHTSA complaint #10006547, filed 2002-12, 7,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235609Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10014192Sep 1, 2002Buzz rattle at rear floor.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
| 2001 | 2 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mitsubishi Spyder
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mitsubishi 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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