2001 Mitsubishi SPYDER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
58,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Wheels:Rim is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 13 complaints (38.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 7.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Wheels:Rim | 5 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 1 |
Wheels:Rim: 5; Wheels: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars: 1; Tires: 1; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2002: 2; 2003: 1; 2004: 5; 2005: 1; 2006: 2; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Wheels:Rim leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10176784 · 2006-12-21 (December 21, 2006)
MITSUBISHI 2001 ECLIPSE GT WITH SPORTRONIC SHIFTER WITH LESS THAN 35K THE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE TRAVELING ALONG A BUSY 5 LANE CA HWY ON 12/18 MONDAY AT AROUND 5:15 PM (PEAK COMMUTE TIME). *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 34,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10176784 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10159634 · 2006-06-12 (June 12, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED EIGHT TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND WHILE IDLING. THE VEHICLE STARTED BACK EACH TIME AFTER 10-15 MINUTES. THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ONCE AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 00V299001, REGARDING THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
Owner-reported narrative. 102,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10159634 at NHTSA ↗