2001 Mitsubishi Spyder Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 62%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Mitsubishi Spyder, 62% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 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.
“All of the wheels on my eclipse Spyder are damaged from normal driving. Mitsubishi claims I have hit pot holes, curbs, etc.but I have not. Making a u-turn in a parking lot caused 4 waves in my rear drivers side wheel and caused my tire to go flat.”
NHTSA complaint #10133540, filed 2005-08, 58,000 miles“2001 Mitsubishi Spyder rims. I am having to replace the second rim within 6 months because of dents in the rim. The dents are not caused by hitting anything. It is under normal driving conditions. At 400+ dollars a piece for these rims: Mitsubishi, as well as, daimler chrysler should be spanked 400 times each for their gross negligence. It does not take a genius to realize the hazards this places myself and my family in. I will be keeping a copy of this form for my records as proof in case of my or my families death(s) caused by these dangerous rims.”
NHTSA complaint #10049360, filed 2003-12, 83,135 miles“All 4 alloy wheels developed a dent in them. The rear passenger side wheel dent was so severe that it resulted in the tire leaking air because it was not able to form a proper seal. Dealership was contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10105545, filed 2004-12, 20,000 miles“17 rims on my 2001 Mitsubishi Spyder are bent for no apparent reason. This has been the case for over 18 months. I asked the Mitsubishi dealers in my area and they said I must have hit something to create the problem. I did not. I researched the defect to see if it was a common occurence and found scores of reports on the internet.”
NHTSA complaint #10088474, filed 2004-08“The rims on our daughters 2001 Mitsubishi eclipse are bent really bad and it is causing the tires to go flat. We have replaced one a couple of years ago and now the rest of them are bent to the point they need to be replaced before the tires fall off. It looks like someone took a can opener and pulled them back.”
NHTSA complaint #10098817, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8 | 62% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mitsubishi Spyder
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mitsubishi Spyder
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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