What is the fuel economy of a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?

EPA figures for the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?

Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA for the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, most often about: Structure, Tires, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Mitsubishi · 2003

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	20	28	23	386
2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	20	28	23	386
2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic (S4)	Regular	18	24	20	444
2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic (S4)	Regular	18	24	20	444
3.0L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	18	26	21	423
3.0L 6-cyl	Automatic (S4)	Premium	18	25	20	444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 15V338000

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to Februa

Campaign 03V442000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.

Campaign 04V428000

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

32 complaints filed by owners for this model year (10 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Structure 7 Tires 4 Unknown Or Other 4

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.