1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
4A3AX55F7VE046751
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 4A3AX55F7VE046751Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 22 MPG combined.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 12 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 22 MPG.
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SUSPENSIONVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.NHTSA campaign 00V421001
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POWER TRAINVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.NHTSA campaign 98V069001
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SEATSTHE HEADREST GUIDE BRACKET WAS IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BACK ASSEMBLIES ONLY.NHTSA campaign 97V081001
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 31, 2026.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 22 | $7,416 | 100% | 120,457 mi |
| 2011 | 15 | $8,789 | 119% | 104,663 mi |
| 2009 | 18 | $7,241 | 98% | 117,343 mi |
| 2008 | 25 | $5,125 | 69% | 115,183 mi |
| 2007 | 51 | $6,495 | 88% | 124,606 mi |
| 2006 | 13 | $5,588 | 75% | 111,799 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
