2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder: 1 recall, 3 owner complaints.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #04V428000 · 2004 · 100,432 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
The fix: 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…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Visibility (wipers, glass) (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (1): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has 3 owner complaints, ranking #12 of 14 Eclipse Spyder model years for complaints (well below the 17 average). Neighboring years: 1999 (11 complaints, 1 recalls), 2001 (81 complaints, 8 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (1), visibility (wipers, glass) (1), other / unknown (1).
Where can I get a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder repair manual?
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