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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls & problems

The 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (5 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints7filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicJun 2, 2015

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

Recall 15V33700074,836 vehicles

Problem
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (ABS) unit, one or more of the internal valves may seize. In a braking event that uses the ABS, a seized valve would increase brake pedal travel and reduce braking ability.
Risk
A sudden reduction of braking performance may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, flush and clean the ABS hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid, free of charge. If the inspection shows that the valves may seize, the ABS unit will be replaced. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-004.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Convertible w/SAB

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Eclipse Spyder

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Eclipse Spyder

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Eclipse Spyder

19mpg combined
City / highway16 / 25 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

Eclipse Spyder

19mpg combined
City / highway16 / 24 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Service brakes500060,567 mi
Seat belts1000—
Service brakes, hydraulic1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.