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1996–2003 · 5 model years

Mitsubishi Spyder recalls & problems by year

3 recalls and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200113 complaints
Most recalls19962 recalls
Crashes reported1in owner complaints
Injuries reported10 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
051015201996: 2 complaints, 2 recalls1998: 3 complaints, 1 recalls2001: 13 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 7 complaints, 0 recalls19961998200120022003
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2003 Spyder——071000
2002 Spyder——030010
2001 Spyder——0130000
1998 Spyder——130100
1996 Spyder——220000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Wheels9
  • Structure7
  • Visibility4
  • Engine and engine cooling3
  • Power train3
  • Electrical system2
  • Tires2
  • Seat belts2