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1997 Ford Aspire Wheels Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
7%of 60 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 Ford Aspire, 7% of the 60 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving at any speed driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both rear wheel hubs, and the front passenger wheel hub were cracked, and needed to be replaced. However, the parts were not available .”

NHTSA complaint #10117393, filed 2005-04

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199747%
199613%
199512%

Other parts of the 1997 Ford Aspire

Air bags
14 complaints
Electrical system
12 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford Aspire

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology