general problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Three problems related to wheel have been reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wheel problem

Failure Date: 02/19/1997

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

2 Wheel problem

Consumer states that the front wheel rim had a dent caused by a hitting a small pothole. Further examination confirmed that three of the four wheels were cracked and unsafe. Dealership refused to cover cost of replacing wheels alleging that consumer hit a pothole. Original wheels were replaced with generic wheels.

3 Wheel problem

After repair of right front axle seal the right front wheel fell off the vehicle.


Other Wheel related problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse



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