Table 1 shows six common tire related problems of the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire blowout (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Bead problems | |
| Tire Bubble problems |
Consumer stated that all four rims were bent, and front two tires leaked. The dealer in consumer's area closed down, and there was no contact with the manufacturer. Read details...
We were driving along a major interstate when the rear of the car became difficult to handle. Approximately five seconds later, the left rear tire blew out at 70 mph in the number one lane causing the car to lose control. No road damage was apparent in the tire. Read details...
The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The vehicle has bridgestone tires, tire line potenza, tire size 205/55/r16. During routine inspection, the technician noticed cracks on the sidewall of all four tires. The tires were not replaced. The failure and current mileages were 39,500. Read details...