VehicleVerdict

Mitsubishi Spyder years to avoid

Across 1996–2003, no single Spyder year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 2001 drew the most complaints; 1996 the fewest.

35

Total complaints

3

Recall campaigns

1996–2003

Years covered

0

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

Mitsubishi Spyder NHTSA complaints by model year14 complaints1996: 2 complaints1998: 6 complaints2001: 14 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 10 complaints
Mitsubishi Spyder NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every Spyder year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003100
200230
2001140
199861
199622

Common questions

What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Spyder?

By complaint volume, 1996 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Spyder years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Spyder have?

Across all model years, the Spyder has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 35 consumer complaints on file.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.