2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — 3.0L

The 2005 Eclipse Spyder recorded only two federal complaints and two recalls, with a total of 28 TSB filings, placing its complaint volume well below the six complaints and 31 TSBs of the preceding 2004 model year and far lower than the 99 complaints and 62 TSBs seen in 2006. Compared to the earlier 2002‑2004 period, where complaints ranged from 31 to 40, the 2005 figures represent a marked reduction, while the subsequent 2006‑2007 surge in complaints indicates that 2005 sits at the low point of the complaint arc before a sharp increase the following year. The sole fire‑related complaint in 2005 is the only fire complaint recorded for the entire generation, and the single complaint in the fuel system/gasoline/child‑seat category aligns with the two top complaint areas listed for that year. No crash‑related complaints were logged for 2005, and investigations remained at zero throughout the model year, indicating no formal safety investigations were opened that year. Given the historically low complaint count and the absence of major safety investigations, the 2005 model year appears to be a relatively safe and reliable choice, making it a sound year to consider when buying used.