2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 40%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,147miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 40% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,147 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is the second time that I've had to replace my rim due to the lip bending back causing the tire to deflate. Both times it was on the front tire. Looking at all the other complaints this is a common defect with the Mitsubishi rims which results in decreased steering control and needs to be address before someone gets seriously injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10233707, filed 2008-07, 94,090 miles“2002 Eclipse coupe, ok this is a major promblem, hope someone will listen the wheels (rims) crack on these cars cheap both front wheels and drivers side back wheel. If you hit a pothole your gonna purchase new wheels. I am a single mom my kids ride in this car. Many others have complained do something before you are scrapping children off the expressway.....these wheels on the 2002 Eclipse are dangerous and expensive to keep replacing I can not afford it,,”
NHTSA complaint #10398457, filed 2011-05, 15 miles“I almost lost control of the car when the rim bent and expelled all air out of the tire, but at 35 MPH I was able to maintain control, this can be a serious hazard, and if injury or even death occurs to any one, lawsuits will most likely be in order. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis*761599”
NHTSA complaint #10009204, filed 2002-05, 10,800 miles“Hit a small pot hole in may of 2003, rim dented immediately. I was traveling about 48 MPH when I hit it. Hit a small indenture in the road in may of 2004 and it bent another rim. Traveling at about 32 MPH. Rims are too soft!!! Had both rims replaced-- out of my own pocket.”
NHTSA complaint #10093771, filed 2004-10, 32,000 miles“I have a black I guess you can call it black and white 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The clear coat it completely off and the black paint is just about gone. I have rust spots coming through now. It first started on the hood about a year ago and now it is everywhere. I also had to replace two of my rims because they were bent. Now I have a shimmy in my steering wheel when I get up to 65mph this started about a year ago also. I have gotten new tires and rims on it hoping that would help the problem but it is just as bad as it was last year.”
NHTSA complaint #10241359, filed 2008-09, 85,000 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
| 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 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
15 complaintsTires
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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