Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1996
Model Eclipse Spyder made in 1996 by Mitsubishi got 5 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 17 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, power train and seats. The car had one investigation (suspension). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1996
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 07E055000 | AIRTEX PRODUCTS | E (Equipment) | 222 | 11/19/2007 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/26/2007 | 07/26/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump is not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal is achieved. this condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of the vehicle fuel line and the fuel pump module assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Airtex recall no. fp072007-1.this recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by daimlerchrysler or mitsubishi.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 0255002 | 03/01/2002 | 0255002 | 634624 | Subject regarding corrected air conditioner magnetic clutch service procedures. *jg | 10/03/2002 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9923010 | 10/01/1999 | 6088731 | This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt | 01/06/2000 | |
| TSB9823014 | 09/01/1998 | TSR9723013 | 602455 | Experiencing a/t harsh 3-2 downshifts. *tt | 11/05/1998 |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9922003 | 10/01/1999 | 6088726 | This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt | 01/04/2000 | |
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||||
| TSB0052A010 | 11/01/2000 | 615981 | This bulletin describes how to install the new power seat slide motor. *tt | 02/06/2001 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 67 | 02/01/2001 | 618250 | Subject regarding power steering pump replacement. *jb | 04/10/2001 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| TSB9942A005 | 02/01/1999 | 604255 | Some customers may complain of excessive water entering the vehicle around the topstack assembly. *tt | 04/21/1999 | |
| TSB9842A009 | 10/01/1998 | 602929 | Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak and / or rattle at the windshield header. *yc | 01/21/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| TSB9942A004 | 02/01/1999 | 604256 | Vehicles exhibiting popping and/or creaking noise in door window glass. *tt | 04/21/1999 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||||
| TSB9942A007 | 06/01/1999 | 607305 | This bulletin contains procedures for preventing and repairing bent top stack control links. *tt | 09/17/1999 | |
| TSB9842A003 | 04/01/1998 | TSB9842A003 | 601213 | Service manual revision on electric convertible top supplement. *yc | 07/07/1998 |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| TSB9834001 | 05/01/1998 | 601500 | Procedures for repairing abnormal noises from the rear suspension. *yc | 08/06/1998 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| TSB9934001 | 02/01/1999 | TSB9834001 | 604258 | Customers may complain of a squeaking, a hard rubbing noise, and / or a light tapping or knocking sound from the rear suspension when driving over bumps. *tt | 04/21/1999 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| TSB9813005 | 06/01/1998 | 601990 | Vehicles may experience long cold start times, sag during warm-up, and stalling. *tt | 09/01/1998 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||||
| 48 | 06/01/1999 | 606605 | Exhibiting rough idle after warm-up. *tt | 08/30/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| TSB0155003 | 02/01/2001 | 618219 | Service manual revision on revolution pick-up sensor resistance. *jb | 04/10/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| TSB9851004 | 10/01/1998 | TSB9551002 | 602928 | Some vehicles may experience front windshield washer nozzle leakage. *yc | 01/21/1999 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| RQ00015 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/02/2000 | 04/20/2001 | LOWER CONTRTOL ARM BALL JOINT | 00V421001 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| RQ00015 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/02/2000 | 04/20/2001 | LOWER CONTRTOL ARM BALL JOINT | 00V421002 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| RQ00015 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 08/02/2000 | 04/20/2001 | LOWER CONTRTOL ARM BALL JOINT | 99V066004 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 11/19/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| The accident was a near head on collision with other vehicle (chevrolet blazer) traveling approximately 40-50 mph. neither air bag deployed although entire front of car was destroyed. car was considered totalled by insurance company. mitsubishi contacted and denied there was a problem. claimed air bag should not have deployed in this situation. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 07/08/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
| I had parked this auto and went inside to sleep- was awaken by horn going off in auto- went out to see what was going on and when i open the door all i saw was a blast of smoke that hit me in the face. fire chief said it was a electrical fire that started behind the dash where the instruments are. the insurance total this car out everything was melted in the auto- i bought this auto 15 days ago used | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 05/26/2004 | 1 | ||
| Passenger seat only locks in one position. if you think the seat is locked and it's not, the seat does move/slide backward and forward as you are driving. you must hear the locked in place noise or it is not locked!!!! this is important especially if you have a passenger riding in this seat. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 04/14/2004 | 100000 | 1 | |
| While driving at normal speed right ball joint broke. as a result, consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 03/15/2002 | 2 | 06/01/2099 | |
| I was driving home from school on a major hig way when i heard an aweful noise coming from under my car, it sounded as if i was dragging something. i got off at the next exit and lookedf under my car but there was nothing there so i continued home. when i was back on the highway the noise started up again but this time my steering started to go. i immediatly brought it to the shop where they put it on a lift. the mechanics started to check shake each tire, when he got to the front drivers side the tire was very loose. according to the the threading on the bults that hold the rim on were stripped and the damage would run me about 200 per tire. one top of the new bults i needed new rims. they said my rims were to bent up. i have had my car for 3 years and have had my rims banged back into shape several times already. the shop says they are very weak rims and i need new ones, but that costs over a thousand. there was another incident with my rims as well. several months ago i was losing steering power so i got my car checked out, i needed to have my rims cut and shaved because there was to much wear on them. | |||