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2005 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 | Automatic (S4) | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 | 444 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 21 | 423 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic (S4) | Premium | 18 | 25 | 20 | 444 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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
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)
3 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
EPA figures for the 2005 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 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 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 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA for the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, most often about: Child Seat, Fuel System, Gasoline, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
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.