2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 46%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,216miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 46% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,216 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Tires will not hold air. Though my car is a 2001 I only have 34k miles on it. Tonight, while driving, the right front passenger side went flat while driving, and the tire came off the rim. The tires have always lost air, to the point that they have to be checked and filled every few months. Definitely a mfg defect and safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10141840, filed 2005-11, 34,600 miles“The aluminum wheels on the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder dent almost everytime a minor pothole or railroad tracks are ridden over. I have had to remold the rims 5 times since purchasing the car less than two years ago. These rims should be recalled from Mitsubishi. From all the remolding of the rims, now I have tire pressure problems. This is a serious problem that needs to be addressed.”
NHTSA complaint #10010182, filed 2003-03, 24,816 miles“I purchased a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder gt convertible on november 24, 2003. When I purchased this car, the right front rim was significantly bent. This defect could lead to failure of the rim and catastrophic damage to the vehicle and occupants if this occurred at higher speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10093649, filed 2004-10, 27,919 miles“I've owned my 2001 eclipse gt spyder for a yesr and a half now and I've been having ongoing trouble with the rims bending. In fact when I bought the car there was a bend in the front rim that I made the dealer aware of and they sent the car out to have it fixed. I wish I had taken that as an omen and steered clear of buying the car. I've been driving these new england roads and highways for 15 years now and have never seen a rim bend so easy.”
NHTSA complaint #10051313, filed 2003-12, 15,000 miles“The 17 inch rims on my 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder gt have become bent and disfigured from normal use, and I am seeking compensation from Mitsubishi motors of america pending the replacement of the rims.”
NHTSA complaint #10096332, filed 2004-10, 25,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
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.
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