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Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

2001–2012 · 44 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
21
Best
23
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The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has been tested by the EPA across 44 different configurations spanning model years 2001 through 2012. Over this period, the Eclipse Spyder has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 23 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2012
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2012
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2011
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2011
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2010
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2009
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Premium
$3,650162519MPG
2009
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2008
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Premium
$3,650162519MPG
2008
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2007
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Premium
$3,850162418MPG
2007
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5) • Premium
$3,650162419MPG
2005
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2005
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Premium
$3,300182521MPG
2005
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Premium
$3,450182520MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Premium
$3,300182521MPG
2004
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Premium
$3,300182521MPG
2003
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2003
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600202823MPG
2003
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2003
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Regular
$3,000182420MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2003
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Premium
$3,450182520MPG
2002
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192722MPG
2002
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Regular
$3,000172420MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300182621MPG
2002
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2001
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600202723MPG
2001
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Regular
$2,850182521MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2001
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4) • Premium
$3,650172419MPG

Historical Efficiency

2012
23
2011
23
2010
22
2009
22
2008
22
2007
22
2005
23
2004
23
2003
23
2002
22
2001
23

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Eclipse Spyder) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Eclipse grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
388
Total Deaths
295

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
17.8%
Fire Occurrence
3.4%
Speeding Involved
26.0%
DUI Involved
25.5%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

70%
Front
23%
Side
8%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes25
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2022
Fatal Crashes24
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2021
Fatal Crashes25
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2020
Fatal Crashes35
Fatalities
29
Deaths/Crash
0.83
2019
Fatal Crashes32
Fatalities
24
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2018
Fatal Crashes45
Fatalities
36
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2017
Fatal Crashes39
Fatalities
29
Deaths/Crash
0.74
2016
Fatal Crashes50
Fatalities
33
Deaths/Crash
0.66
2015
Fatal Crashes61
Fatalities
46
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2014
Fatal Crashes52
Fatalities
42
Deaths/Crash
0.81
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2007
3
2005
1
2004
1
2003
1
2001
11
Critical
Moderate
Advisory