2003 MINI Cooper S vs 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 MINI Cooper S | 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 217 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 43 | 77 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 21 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,056 mi | 92,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | MINI Cooper S | Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 129 | 0 |
| Visibility | 33 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 2 |
| Structure | 6 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 4 |
| Tires | 6 | 4 |
| Power Train | 8 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 37 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
2003 MINI Cooper S
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.