2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder wheels problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder — 46% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*- the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse spyder with an odometer reading of 100,000. The contact stated that if vehicle hit the smallest of pot holes, at any speed the rim will bend, both on the inside and out side. The contact had 2 of the rims replaced and two of the tires as well. On five…”
filed Feb 14, 2007
“I purchased a 2001 mitsibishi eclipse spyder. All four of the wheels have been bent from normal highway driving. I have had two tires blow out due to their loosing air and heating up. It appears that the aluminum wheels are too soft and bend too easily. *nm”
filed Mar 1, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Eclipse Spyder years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Eclipse Spyder | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 Eclipse Spyder | 8 | 33% |
| 1997 Eclipse Spyder | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.