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2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

2

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2000 compare to other Eclipse Spyder years?

Eclipse Spyder NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted97 complaints1995: 2 complaints1996: 5 complaints1997: 23 complaints1998: 21 complaints1999: 11 complaints2000: 3 complaints2001: 97 complaints2002: 29 complaints2003: 32 complaints2004: 6 complaints2005: 3 complaints2007: 27 complaints2008: 19 complaints2009: 7 complaints
Eclipse Spyder NHTSA complaints by model year, 2000 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags133%
Other133%
Visibility & Wipers133%

Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

04V428000OtherSeptember 1, 2004 · 100,432 units

Defect

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Consequence

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 5MPH ON THE HIGHWAY SHE HIT THE CONSUMER IN FRONT OF HER. AND THE DUAL AIRBAG DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · December 17, 2002 · crash

“THE PAINT ON MY BLACK 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE IS PEELING OFF FOR THE SECOND TIME WITHIN A 2 YEAR PERIOD. I HAD IT PAINT IN JANUARY 2006 BY A LOCAL MISTUBISHI DEALERSHIP IN CLEARWATER, FL BUT THEY ONLY PAINTED THE HOOD, ROOF AND TRUNK AT THE TIME. SO NOW OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE DOORS AND SIDE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 1, 2006

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — common questions

Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Eclipse Spyder years to avoid are 2001, 2003. The cleanest record among Eclipse Spyder years belongs to 1995.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.