2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse spyder. The contact stated that the transmission failed due to an internal spring fracturing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who rebuilt the transmission. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 01v011001 (power train)…”
filed Jan 18, 2017
“While driving from the highway on an off ramp at 50 mph, engine (rpm) started bogging down, then both front tires locked up to a screeching halt. I almost slide off the ramp and almost got rear ended by a semi truck behind me. Front tires were locked up, would not move out of the road and would not…”
filed Mar 28, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONSCampaign 01V011001 · Jan 16, 2001
Power Train problems in other Eclipse Spyder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Eclipse Spyder | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 Eclipse Spyder | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 Eclipse Spyder | 2 | 8% |
| 1997 Eclipse Spyder | 6 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.