Most common 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems
Share of the 16 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder complaints by model year
Best Eclipse Spyder years: 2005, 1996, 2004. Years to avoid: 2001, 2002, 2007, 2003. Compare all years →
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
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.
Remedy: 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.
What 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder owners say
Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. When the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,031.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the ABS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to stop and that the brake pedal would have to be pumped to effectively stop the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for the interim repair under NHTSA campaign number: 15V337000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the dealer was to inspect, clean and flush the ABS hydraulic unit using high grade brake fluid according to the recall remedy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 6-speed manual | FWD | 16 / 25 / 19 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder a good car?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 Eclipse Spyder rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Eclipse Spyder at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
The brakes — 8 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the wheels & tires (2) and air bags (2).
How many recalls does the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder have?
There is 1 recall for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, the most recent from June 2, 2015 (control unit/module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2005, 1996 and 2004. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2001, 2002, 2007 and 2003. See the full Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder years comparison.
At what mileage do 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 61,000 miles; 25% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.