2003 Mitsubishi Spyder

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Visibility2
2. Seat belts2
3. Exterior lighting1
4. Power train1
5. Engine and engine cooling1
6. Structure1
7. Tires1
8. Equipment1

Latest complaints

• Jan 27, 2006AL32,000 mi
  Seat belts › Front · Seat belts › Front › Retractor

  Dt*: the contact stated the driver's seat belt will not retract or release. the seat belt was replaced by the local dealership last year. however, the replacement seat belt IS having the same problem.

• Apr 25, 2005CA
  Engine and engine cooling · Equipment › Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. · Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch

  Consumer letter complaint regarding the warranty on 2003 mitsubishi spyder. vehicle experiencing problems with the brakes, headlight equipment, speakers, turn signals and a ticking noise coming from the engine.*mr consumer feels that they were treated unfair with this deal and want their money back for this vehicle, due to number of problem they have had. *bf *nm

• Sep 22, 2004CA
  Tires › Sidewall

  Consumer noticed that both falken tires, size 225/40cr-18 were splitting on the sidewall. Vehicle had only 7,000 miles on them. the dealership had not yet notified. *ak

• Jun 22, 2004CT
  Power train › Clutch assembly

  While shifting into reverse the clutch failed. this caused the vehicle to stall. consumer restarted the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that clutch needed to be replaced and replaced it. however, the problem recurred after having three clutches replaced. *ak

• Jun 8, 2004NY17,000 miCrash
  Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior

  Vehicle has a blind spot between the mirror and the back window. As a result vehicle was involved in a collision. *Ak the office that filed the report suggested that the consumer get a small mirror and attach it to the exterior rearview mirror. the officer indicated that a lot of truck driver's use them to see around their trucks. the consumer feel that these small mirrors should be standard equipment. *nm

• Jan 9, 2004NY8,200 mi
  Visibility › Power window devices and controls

  Consumer could not roll the electrical windows up or down. consumer insisted that the windows were a design flaw. took vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that a worn part in the remote needed to be replaced.*ak *mr

• Apr 24, 2003AZ7,000 mi
  Structure
  The paint on my new vehicle began peeling off the hood in quarter-sized chunks as I was washing it by hand. Although the dealer initially attempted to deny responsibility, they reluctantly agreed to repaint hood, acknowledging that there was an "adherence issue." I discovered through a source in…

  The paint on my new vehicle began peeling off the hood in quarter-sized chunks as I was washing it by hand. Although the dealer initially attempted to deny responsibility, they reluctantly agreed to repaint hood, acknowledging that there was an "adherence issue." I discovered through a source in the mitsubishi factory that there was a "lot" of cars that they failed to place an e-seal on prior painting. When my vin was checked, my source discovered that it was one of the vehicles in that "lot." I was told to expect further paint issues with the doors in the near future by this source. This information was not disclosed to me prior to purchase or when I took the vehicle in for repair. In fact, it was only my persistence that resulted in my vehicle's hood being repainted. The vehicles in the lot should be recalled ! I paid over $31,000.00 for this vehicle, and I should not have to be concerned about defective and/or shoddy painting at the factory. please help me find this internal memoranda that governs my vehicle so I can further pursue this issue with the manufacturer. Or, if you can be of assistance in rectifying this cover-up., I would be very grateful. My dream car has turned out to be a real disappointment. dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis--------770771. *ak *nlm

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.

• 10240443This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
• 10235609This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
• 10235608This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
• 10235606This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
• 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.
• 10130468This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
• 10014196Gooylear tire sticker.
• 10014192Buzz rattle at rear floor.
• 10014191Intermittent rough idle engine stops.
• 632187Subject regarding new color charts and body structure changes.

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