Table 1 shows three common wheel related problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel rim (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel Rim problems | |
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Bolts problems |
Rims bend to easily. All four rims bent. All four tires had to be replaced due to excessive rubbing, because wheels couldn't be balanced due to the bending of the rims. Read details...
Steering rod broke while driving, causing right front wheel to "pop" out, resulting in a collision. Read details...
Lug:nuts put on to specification when tires replaced. Within 1 month front driver tire almost came off due to loose nuts. Mechanic tightened to specification. Ith 1 month both front tires almost fell off on freeway due to loose nuts. Called mitsubshi motors. Read details...