1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

Recalls

1 recall names the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. Newest first.

• Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

  Jul 26, 2007NHTSA 07E055000222 vehiclesEquipment

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.

  Remedy

  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.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Air bags1
2. Electrical system1
3. Seats1
4. Suspension1
5. Wheels1

Latest complaints

• May 29, 2009OH
  Seats

  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

• Apr 14, 2004WV100,000 miCrash
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

  While driving at normal speed right ball joint broke. as a result, consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision. *ak

• May 23, 2002NY
  Wheels › Rim
  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…

  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.

• Jul 16, 2001KSFire
  Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash

  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

• Feb 19, 2000OHCrash2 injuries
  Air bags › Frontal

  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

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Lower contrtol arm ball joint

  RQ00015Opened Aug 2, 2000Closed Apr 20, 2001Recall 99V066004

  There is no summary currently available

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10211530This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
• 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
• 10170100This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170099This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
• 10170097This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170096This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170087This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170086This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170074This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170071This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170070This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
• 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10163703This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
• 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 6088731This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information.
• 6088726This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information.
• 634624Subject regarding corrected air conditioner magnetic clutch service procedures.
• 618250Subject regarding power steering pump replacement.
• 618219Service manual revision on revolution pick-up sensor resistance.
• 615981This bulletin describes how to install the new power seat slide motor.
• 607305This bulletin contains procedures for preventing and repairing bent top stack control links.
• 606605Exhibiting rough idle after warm-up.
• 604258Customers 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.
• 604256Vehicles exhibiting popping and/or creaking noise in door window glass.
• 604255Some customers may complain of excessive water entering the vehicle around the topstack assembly.
• 602929Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak and / or rattle at the windshield header.
• 602928Some vehicles may experience front windshield washer nozzle leakage.
• 602455Experiencing a/t harsh 3-2 downshifts.
• 601990Vehicles may experience long cold start times, sag during warm-up, and stalling.
• 601500Procedures for repairing abnormal noises from the rear suspension.
• 601213Service manual revision on electric convertible top supplement.

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