Recalls ·2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder; the most frequently affected component is air bags — inflator module. Owners filed 40 complaints, most often about structure. Among the 9 model years of this model in the database, 2003 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls3
Complaints40
Crashes reported5in stored complaints
Fires reported3in stored complaints

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Recalls (3)

Air bags — Inflator moduleCampaign 15V338000 · 02 Jun 2015

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

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.

Equipment — LabelsCampaign 04V428000 · 01 Sep 2004

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline — Fuel pumpCampaign 03V442000 · 04 Nov 2003

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. Excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. Those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. The recall began december 3, 2003. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.

What owners complain about

Share of the 27 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Structure7 · 26%
Air bags4 · 15%
Unknown or other4 · 15%
Tires4 · 15%
Fuel system2 · 7%
Gasoline2 · 7%
Visibility2 · 7%
Equipment2 · 7%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

While backing out of the driveway, the accelerator pedal became stuck and the brakes did not work.*mr the consumer hopes mitsubishi becomes aware of the problem occurring with their cars. *cb *jb

Vehicle speed control · Oct 2003 · NHTSA complaint record

Rotted fuel filler neck. Evap code and fuel leak during refueling. No parts available due to high demand. *tr

Fuel system · Jun 2008 · NHTSA complaint record

Rear window shattered while parked in covered parking. Unknown cause and no indentation (point of impact). *ak

Visibility · Oct 2003 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The vehicle shut off when it was started. While driving 55 mph and above, the vehicle stalled. When starting the vehicle from a complete stop, the vehicle would stall, but could eventually be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the…

Fuel system · Oct 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.