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Mitsubishi Spyder

Model years 1996–2003 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 1996, 1998, 2002.

28owner complaints
3recall campaigns
90service bulletins
5model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’96’01’03’96’02

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
200370231 · 0
200230220 · 0
2001130220 · 0
199831140 · 1
19962290 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Wheels9
  • Structure7
  • Visibility4
  • Power train3
  • Engine and engine cooling3
  • Tires2
  • Electrical system2
  • Seat belts1

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Recalls

3 campaigns cover the Spyder.

00V421001 · Suspension18 Dec 2000 · 1996

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.

99V066001 · Suspension5 Apr 1999 · 1996

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.

98V045001 · Vehicle speed control3 Mar 1998 · 1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DASH PANEL PAD CAN SHIFT INTERFERRING WITH THE THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL.

NHTSA recalls