Two problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse based on all problems reported for the 2002 Eclipse.
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse had a tire blow out. Consumer states that the vehicle then struck another vehicle and then hit the median wall before coming to a rest on the opposite side of the road. Examination of the tire revealed two holes in the sidewall which caused the blowout. The consumer suffered a laceration to her knee. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0220-91.
On highway with 65 mph, front tire (bridgestone potenza re92 p205/55r) blewout with no reason. There was a quarter sized hole on the sidewall. This caused damage to rim as well. Bridgestone authorized dealer did not accept this as a defective tire even though tires should be covered under manufacturer's warranty. I had to buy a new tire and rim and paid tow.
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