2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 3% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,850 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.
“Driving on residential street (approx. 20 MPH). Car shifted slightly to right as I was rounding a curve. Came to stop sign and rear right wheel fell off. The hub cracked and broke off at bearing.. It was a very clean cut as though there was a defect in the hub. Car towed to repair shop. $300 repair bill. Repairman said he has never seen this type of damage in the 40 years he has been repairing cars. Could have been very serious had I been driving at a higher speed as on an open highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10512693, filed 2013-05, 161,900 miles“Bulge on front tire of 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse gts. Tire is a goodyear rsa p215/50 r17. Less than 10,000 miles on tire when bulge appeared. Both Mitsubishi and goodyear blamed defect on me and offered no compensation. Also have two bent original rims on car. The rims and tires on the Eclipse have a poor history and safety rating.”
NHTSA complaint #10074586, filed 2004-06, 9,800 miles“I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse gts. It has about 75,000 miles on it now. I have now bent 4 wheels on this model. They keep blaming it on me, saying its my driving, but after the fourth time, I know it is not me. I should not be regularly bending wheels on a car, especially when the vast majority of my driving is highway driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10139177, filed 2005-10“Have a 2003 Eclipse and many many problems since purchasing. After regular scheduled tire balance and rotation, took the car back because of shaking at 50-60 MPH, the dealership told me the rims were bent, and they would have to be replaced, and they did (right after balance and rotating? Would they balance if the rims were bent?) had my car in numerous times for moisture in my windows when putting them down and back up, a lot of moisture and bad visibility, replaced strips which helped mold smell, but can't fix the moisture. …”
NHTSA complaint #10098389, filed 2004-11Related 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 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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