Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder 1999

Model Eclipse Spyder made in 1999 by Mitsubishi got 11 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 19 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, suspension.

Model 1999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E055000AIRTEX PRODUCTS E (Equipment)22211/19/2007MFRMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.07/26/200707/26/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryIn the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryAirtex 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.
NotesAirtex 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.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT
00V421001MITSUBISHI AMERICAfrom 12/01/1995 to 06/30/1999V (Vehicle)56743204/02/2001ODIMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.12/18/200012/18/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. this campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.
NotesOwner notification will be conducted in phases.the first phase began april 2, 2001, and the final phase will be completed on september 3, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi america at 1-888-mitsu-2001 (1-888-648-7820).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
TSB005400101/01/2000610455Subject regarding data link connector circuit corrections (theft-alarm) - service manual revision. *tt05/01/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB021100206/01/2002TSB0211002635109Information on crankshaft identification marks - service manual revision. *tt10/18/2002
6612/01/2000616796Customers may complain of a knocking noise or floorboard vibration at the front passenger side when driving over parking lot speeds bumps at 10-15 mph. *tt03/13/2001
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
025500203/01/20020255002634624Subject regarding corrected air conditioner magnetic clutch service procedures. *jg10/03/2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
811304/01/2002631465Subject regarding diagnostic trouble code p0401. *slc05/29/2002
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
992301010/01/19996088731This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt01/06/2000
4806/01/1999606602Mut-ii rom pack round-up. *tt08/30/1999
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
TSB010000803/01/2001619836Mitsubishi motors dealers who have the medic system can reprogram the red rom pack used for reflashing various vehicle's pcms. *tt07/02/2001
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
992200310/01/19996088726This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt01/04/2000
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST
TSB0052A01011/01/2000615981This bulletin describes how to install the new power seat slide motor. *tt02/06/2001
STRUCTURE - BODY
8407/01/2002636946Subject regarding buzz, rattle noise at quarter panel. *tt11/15/2002
TSB9942A00502/01/1999604255Some customers may complain of excessive water entering the vehicle around the topstack assembly. *tt04/21/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
TSB9942A00402/01/1999604256Vehicles exhibiting popping and/or creaking noise in door window glass. *tt04/21/1999
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
TSB9942A00706/01/1999607305This bulletin contains procedures for preventing and repairing bent top stack control links. *tt09/17/1999
SUSPENSION - REAR
TSB993400102/01/1999TSB9834001604258Customers 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. *tt04/21/1999
TIRES
TSB993100102/01/1999604260Information on tire chain usage. *tt04/21/1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL
4806/01/1999606605Exhibiting rough idle after warm-up. *tt08/30/1999
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
TSB015500302/01/2001618219Service manual revision on revolution pick-up sensor resistance. *jb04/10/2001
4806/01/1999606611Experiencing intermittent electrical problems with the rear defogger switch and fuse. *tt08/30/1999

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
02/14/200586000204/07/2002
 I went out to start my 1999 eclipse spyder and the drive belt came off. took the car to a dealer was informed that the harmonic balancer had broken off. *jb
08/20/2003650001
 Main bearing failure @ 65,000 miles. dealership would not replace, or repair. this is a common problem with this model. i am on my 2nd motor with the same problem.*ak
08/28/2001104/01/1999
 Crankshaft pulley failed because inner and outer rings separated. dealership contacted and reported that they are seeing this on a frequent bases. mechanic and dealership agee that insuffencient glue used to seal rings together.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
08/01/20081070001
 Transmission sticking between 40-60 miles per hour at 3000 rpms and has a problem shifting down causing the service engine soon light to come on. the problem happens on the same 2 roads in the same exact spot. i had the pulse generators in the transmission replaced and one week later it was doing it again. i am trying to determine if it is air intake related since it happens only at those 2 spots on the road. transmission was diagnosed ok (on computer unhooked to the electrical components in the car) i am taking it back in today to have the code read again, however it resets itself if it does not stick for while when driving. problem was intermittent starting around august of 2008 and the problem had become more persistent until last week 3/25/09 when i had the pulse generator replaced. it did the same thing 4/1/09 one week later in the same 2 spots on the road. i think the problem is electrical and air take related but the codes given at the time it is diagnosed is not specific enough. i would like to speak with a mitsubishi rep that can help diagnose the issue with out having to keep paying for it since i am pretty sure that this is not a one time issue. i want my car fixed before more damage is done. *tr
09/12/20061
 I purchased a 1999 mitsubishi eclipse spyder convertible 6-15-06. after driving the car 3 months the service engine soon light came on. i was out of town so took to nearest car repair station. they reset light & rcvd code p1750. when i rtnd home i took it in for service & to reset the check engine soon light. after 3 attempts i was referred to an authorized transmission shop where they rebuilt the tranny. i drove 200 miles and the tranny burned up. i was stranded at night on hwy 5...the car was towed to nearest authorized transmission station in bakersfield, ca. long story short the tranny has been rebuilt 8 times since date of purchase, i have spent over $20,000 in rental cars, cabs, hotels. etc. i once again was given dec 2007. the tranny began to slip within 3 months. i tried to contact the original tranny shop and the place was gone, no notice was given & now i need to put car in shop. the car originated out of state & had 3 owners, each owner being from another state. mitsubishi bought the car at an auction & it accrued over 12,000 miles while car was in their possession. i have been so stressed that i have come out of remission with 2 terminal illnesses. i don't know what to do. *tr
07/15/2006506/15/2006
 I purchased a used 1999 mitsubishi eclipse spyder in aug 2006. the first time i drove it the service engine soon light came on. i took to a shop, they found nothing wrong & reset the button. when i returned home the ses light was on again & i took to transmission shop to see why?they found nothing....i then drove it & the transmission completely burned up & stranded me @ night, alone, on a weekend in the middle of nowhere..on monday i called the orig trans. shop & they came & towed it back..rebuilt it which cost me close to $1,800..i drove again back from the la area & ses light came on & tranny was almost burnt completely again.since it was under warranty a place in bakersfield came & towed it the next day. i was stranded again @ night & had to pay for a cab to take me back to where i had been, over 250 miles which i paid for!.....2 weeks later my car was ready....i had to rent a car to get to bakersfield to pick it up..... a month later went back to la & ses light came on & smoke poured from under the hood...i checked tranny fluid & it was full however couldn't drive until it was looked at..again stranded, no vacant hotels except one ($300+ a night)...holiday weekend so i waited until tues for an affiliated shop(pasa robles) to look at it.....they said it was fine to drive....i drove 60 miles & it happened again.....stranded in lost hills i called the orig tranny shop(santa cruz) & later they drove 2 lost hills & towed it back. i had to pay for a cab to bakersfield airport ($200), & rent another car to get to la....i rented yet another car to be able to return home.........i have been without my car for a total of at least 90 days or more within a 7 month period........now once again i am taking my car back to tranny shop as ses lite is on & it will not go in reverse, and slips when driving......it has only been 5 months since a new mfg. tranny was put in!!!! susie wilhite *tr
11/01/2001312/01/1999
 Initial failure of transmission resulted in tow on major highway; replacement failure resulted in tow on major highway; still no resolution to problem. *ak
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1
 While driving the clutch broke into pieces/disintegrated, there were no signs of a problem with the clutch. nlm
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT
03/07/2005105/09/2004
 Lower ball joints. *jb
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
08/03/200362000106/22/2002
 Convertible top links bent, rear window stitching failure. top will not go down due to previous. just happened overnight. one day it wasn't there, the next the links were bent. dealer states this is just normal wear & tear and the links bent are the most common problem with this top. *ak
WHEELS
07/01/200551900205/01/2003
 Normal driving conditions on 1999 eclipse gs spyder have lead to the bending of rims on 2 our of 4 wheels. excessive vibration and unable to pass pa state inspection. wheels will need to be replaced in order to maintain legal registration in pa state.

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
FLMELBOURNECAR CABANNA
MIKALAMAZOO49009HAROLD ZEIGLER269-375-4500