2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,925miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,925 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Wheel came off without hitting anything 17 inch alloy wheel rims on 2-8-08 at 2:30 pm I was driving the lane next to the fast lane on the 210 freeway in la crescenta california at 60mph when suddenly the steering wheel started shaking. I tried to control the car slowly and almost had it under control when I heard a noise. The steering wheel started to shake even more and the engine accelerated. There was no control over the car at all, it spun 3 lanes to the right very fast, hit the berm and ended on its side on the emergency lane. …”
NHTSA complaint #10233852, filed 2008-07, 42,925 miles“Owner of a 2004 eclipse. First problem was end of june 2005 bubble on front right tire, when taken to get replaced found out that rim was cracked on the inside. Bought new tire and rim and had replaced! Second time end of september 2005, took car into get oil changed told them about shaking of the car. Found out that back right rim was cracked and missing a chunk of the rim. New rim was purchased and put on. October 1, 2005 driving home, car was pulled to the right and my car was flipped on to its hood. Most likely car is totaled, still waiting on adjuster. …”
NHTSA complaint #10138602, filed 2005-10Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170102May 21, 2013This 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.
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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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