Wheel Related Problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Table 1 shows three common wheel related problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel rim (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel (three problems).

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel Rim problems
3
Wheel problems
3
Wheel Bolts problems
2

Recently reported Wheel problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Wheel Rim problem

Driving on hwy. 80 on dry road at approx. 60-65 mph, in fast lane, car started to shake, as we pulled over to the side of freeway, tire blew out. . . Complete separation of belt from sidewalls,both side walls still on rim, belt (intact) rolled down freeway.   Read details...

The Wheel problem

Vehicle vibrates excessively at 65mph, cause radial pull, wheel assy rotation (one side).   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

While driving the vehicle, on two separate occasions, the front wheel fell off. First the front left wheel fell off, approximately one month later the right front wheel fell off.   Read details...


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