2002 MINI Cooper vs 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 MINI Cooper | 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 187 | 24 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 45 | 103 |
| Investigations | 5 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25 | 20–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | MINI Cooper | Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 61 | 1 |
| Power Train | 43 | 2 |
| Visibility | 29 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 11 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 8 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 20 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 19 | 0 |
| Stalling | 16 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
2002 MINI Cooper
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.