1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,443miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 5% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,443 miles.
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.
“April 2010 while driving my vehicle a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse rs hatchback at approximately 20 miles per hour, the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse rs hatchback suddenly loss control and crashed onto the roadway. I heard a loud noise and the car instantly loss use of control in steering and the car proceeded to leave the road onto a grassy median to my left side. I discovered the front control arm was lying on the roadway detached from the axel and tire. The front driver's side wheel was wedged at an angle between the frame and the disassembled parts of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10473317, filed 2012-09, 200,000 miles“I own a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse gsx with 17 inch rims. I was forced to replace the right front rim and tire after the rim became bent due to unknown reasons and caused a bubble in the tire, which if left would have resulted in a blowout and possible injury. Subsequently the opposite rim became bent and I now have three bent rims in need of replacement, and keeping the vehicle off of the road for fear of a serious safety incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10088339, filed 2004-08, 44,500 miles“The contact stated while driving, there was slight vibration in the rear of the vehicle. While the vehicle was pulled into the emergency lane for inspection the right rear tire rolled onto the highway. The sidewall completely disinterested and the tire came off the rim. The PSI was at 30 for highway use, but the manufacturer recommended PSI of 40. There were no obvious road hazards that could have caused the failure. The tire was a toyo, 22535zr18. The tire has not been replaced due to the damage the rim sustained.”
NHTSA complaint #10146752, filed 2006-01, 75,443 miles“Consumer states the rim is causing loss of air in the front left tire. Dealer and the manufacturer were not notified . Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8010759, filed 2002-05Related 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 17% |
| 2004 | 1 | 7% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 29 | 40% |
| 2001 | 73 | 35% |
| 2000 | 128 | 42% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 6% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 4 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
25 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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