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Eclipse Spyder GTS 3G Spyder (D5xA) · 2003–2005
3.0-liter V6 in the GT and GTS, 210 hp from 2003; the GS has a 2.4-liter four.
Roman Pearce's purple Eclipse Spyder, one of two GPS-tagged Mitsubishis that agents hand Brian and Roman for the undercover job. Wikipedia lists it as a 2003 GTS; Jalopnik says the film cars were 2001 Spyders with the 200 hp V6.
Sold new in the US. Sold new in the US. The third-generation Spyder covers model years 2001-2005, and the GTS was offered for 2003-2005.
On this site: Mitsubishi Eclipse, later years · Brian's 2G Eclipse (The Fast and the Furious)
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3G Spyder (D5xA) Eclipse Spyder · 2001–2005
Convertible, 2001–2005. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.
210 hpat 5,750 rpm
Top Spyder: the V6 plus leather seats, a 6-CD stereo, ABS with brake-force distribution and side air bags as standard.
210 hpat 5,750 rpm
Same V6 as the GTS with fewer standard features.
200 hpat 5,500 rpm
The first V6 Spyder of this generation, 10 hp down on the 2003 cars.
147 hpat 5,500 rpm; 2.4-liter inline-4, not the V6
Base Spyder with a 2.4-liter SOHC four instead of the V6.
3.0-liter V6, no turbo
Engine's YouTube owner tone 45/100 (videos about the Mitsubishi 6G72 in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)
Mitsubishi 6G72 engine page →On some 2003-2004 Eclipses, Spyders and Galants, a restricted fitting on the fuel pump can build too much fuel pressure and make the return hose leak. Leaking fuel near an ignition source can start a fire. A second 2004 recall covered a badly molded fitting.
Fix: Dealer checks fuel pressure and modifies the pump (NHTSA 03V-442), or replaces the pump (NHTSA 04V-312).
3 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2001–2005)On some 2001 Eclipses, Spyders and Galants, the crankshaft position sensor harness can rub on a heat shield and short out. The engine can then die while driving.
Fix: Dealer re-routes the harness for free (NHTSA 00V-299).
9 owner complaints to NHTSA mention it (2001–2005)On 2001 Spyders with automatics (and 2000-2001 Eclipses and 1999-2001 Galants), a badly made transmission cooler hose can leak fluid. Fluid on the exhaust can smoke.
Fix: Dealer replaces the cooler hose assembly (NHTSA 01V-011).
NHTSA has 79 owner complaints on 2001-2005 Spyders. Most are about the body, wheels, tires and air bags; only a handful mention the engine.
Nothing stands out.
Share of the 193 most-watched Eclipse Spyder videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).
Counts cover every 2001-2005 Spyder: the 4-cylinder GS and the V6 GT and GTS. The 3G Eclipse coupe is filed separately under ECLIPSE.
No Lemon Index for the Eclipse Spyder: the index is complaints per car sold, and sales by trim aren't published. These are raw counts.
140 complaints for 2001–2005.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
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.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE IMPROPERLY MOLDED.
Source: NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov). Check a VIN for open recalls on one car.
The 3G Spyder (D5xA) Eclipse Spyder GTS makes 210 hp and 205 lb-ft.
The 3G Spyder (D5xA) Eclipse Spyder (2001–2005) uses the Mitsubishi 6G72, a 3.0-liter V6, no turbo.
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003): Roman Pearce's purple Eclipse Spyder, one of two GPS-tagged Mitsubishis that agents hand Brian and Roman for the undercover job. Wikipedia lists it as a 2003 GTS; Jalopnik says the film cars were 2001 Spyders with the 200 hp V6.
Yes. Sold new in the US. The third-generation Spyder covers model years 2001-2005, and the GTS was offered for 2003-2005.
The Lemon Index
