The 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder has 3 recalls, the most serious involving two separate crash risks: a gear selector that can be shifted out of Park without the key present, and a front crossmember that can allow the passenger-side suspension arm to break free and cause total loss of steering.
On the gear selector issue, if the parking brake is not set when the lever is moved, the car can roll freely. The suspension concern involves the right rear portion of the front crossmember, which may be under-strength and allow the lower control arm to separate from it while driving. There is also a brake system recall: corrosion inside the anti-lock brake unit can seize one or more internal valves, causing a sudden drop in braking performance.
At a glance
What can fail
Corrosion inside the anti-lock brake system (ABS) unit can cause internal valves to seize. During ABS braking, a seized valve increases pedal travel and reduces braking ability.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect, flush, and clean the ABS hydraulic unit with high-grade brake fluid at no charge. If valves show signs of seizing, the ABS unit will be replaced.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The ignition key interlock cable may be defective, allowing the gear selector to shift out of PARK even with the key removed. If the parking brake isn't engaged, the vehicle could roll and crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the interlock cable and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front crossmember on the right rear side is not strong enough. This weakness could allow the passenger-side lower control arm to separate from the crossmember, causing loss of steering control and a crash.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the lower crossmember to restore proper strength and control arm attachment.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
