2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls and problems

The 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Mitsubishi dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls

Recall 15V-338: Air Bags

Reported Jun 2, 2015 · 443,442 vehicles affected · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

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.

Fix: 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.

Recall 04V-428: Equipment

Reported Sep 1, 2004 · 100,432 vehicles affected · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN

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.

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 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.

2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Child Seat1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Electrical System1

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Child Seat · reported Sep 4, 2004
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 of the accidents these "kids cause.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder: 15V-338 (air bags), 04V-428 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?

Owners report child seat problems most often (1 reports), followed by fuel system, gasoline (1).

Are Mitsubishi recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mitsubishi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.