NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Recalls & Complaints
The 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mitsubishi dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, describing incidents dated September 4, 2004 to June 6, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Child Seat 1 complaint
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11552428 · Filed
The electrical burn up completely causing a fire
ODI #10090417 · Filed
MY COMPLAINT IS//// IF THIS COUNTRY REALLY NEEDS TO FIND A METHOD OF BUYING LESS OIL FROM ABROAD "WHY NOT RAISE THE LEGAL DRIVING AGE TO 18 YEARS OLD. UST THINK OF HOW GAS WOULD BE SAVED IF WE DID NOT HAVE THESE RECKLESS KIDS OF TODAY RACING AROUND WITH THEIR LOUD MUFFLERS AND BOOM BOXES.BESIDES ALL…
Sun Visor May Detach During Air Bag Deployment
NHTSA #15V338000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported June 2, 2015 · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Potentially affected: 443,442 vehicles
Repair completion: 3.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mitsubishi campaign SR-15-005 (FCA R30) · Owners notified July 20, 2015 · Vehicles built January 19, 2000 – March 18, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Safety consequence
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Manufacturer remedy
MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/FMVSS 208/AIR BAG LABEL
NHTSA #04V428000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported September 1, 2004 · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Potentially affected: 100,432 vehicles
Vehicles built July 1, 2000 – May 31, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
THE MANUFACTURER'S PETITION WHICH REQUESTED THAT NHTSA DETERMINE THIS FMVSS NONCOMPLIANCE DOES NOT CREATE AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY WAS PARTIALLY DENIED ON JANUARY 26, 2005. THEREFORE, THIS MANUFACTURER IS OBLIGATED TO CONDUCT AN OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
Other Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder model years
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