Under normal driving conditions, I hit a small pothole while changing lanes while heading to the mitsubishi dealership (where I used to work) and lost control of my 2002 mitsubishi eclipse gt. Upon changing my tire, my rim was bent so severely that I had a hard time getting the lug nuts off of the vehicle. Over 2 inches the rim dented in. Now, 2 weeks later, I noticed a problem in the front left end, that rim is dented severly in two places, not just one. I am going to have to replace that rim as well. To top everthing off, I also had to replace my tire because the first time I blew out the sidewall. This is over $1,000 in just wheel and tire damage. Also, during employment at the mitsubishi dealership, I reported defect's with my wheels and it was not brought to the attention of the district service manager, bob desimone. I requested that they be replaced due to peeling paint and small rust marks on all 4 rims. I will be filing a report with mitsubishi motors of north america today. I am 28 and have bought 3 new mitsubishi's. At this point, never again.
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse wheels complaints
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On 2 separate occasions the front passenger side rim bent, causing the tire to lose air and deflate rapidly. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle ,and coasted it to a complete stop. The rim metal was flimsy and bend very easily. A stronger metal was needed.*ak both rims were pounded out using homemade tool. Consumer did not replace rims because mitsubishi has not changed to a harder material.
During cold weather the rims are causing the front/rear tires to lose air. Investigation ea02a007. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the rear right and front right rims needed to be replaced. The front right rim was cracked and bent and the rear right was bent. Please provide further details.
While driving on normal condition at city speed front right tire blewout. Six months previous to this incident, dealership indicated to the consumer the rim was bent but would not cause the tire to blowout. Subsequently, on two different occasions two more rims bent. Each rim will cost $300.00 at consumer's expense. *ak the dealer refused to replace any of the rims at their expense.
Hit a small pot hole in may of 2003, rim dented immediately. I was traveling about 48 MPH when I hit it. Hit a small indenture in the road in may of 2004 and it bent another rim. Traveling at about 32 MPH. Rims are too soft!!! Had both rims replaced-- out of my own pocket.
While driving 30 MPH consumer drove into a pot hole which caused all four rims to bend. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to resolve the problem. *ak when the rims bent the tires deflated.
I hit a small hole in the road which caused my wheel to bend and it needs to be replaced. This will be the 3rd wheel I am replacing for the same reason. I was not driving erratically when this happened. I feel the car should have been able to sustain this ordinary road hazard. Also, the car/steering wheel vibrate at certain speeds. I have had the alignment done, tires replaced/balanced. Nothing helps this condition.
Drove over pothole in road. This dented and created crack in rim, which LED to a slow leak from wheel. Need a new wheel rim for replacement. A rim should not crack this easily. A certain amount of durability should be expected from parts of the car and this is plainly not acceptable.
When driving over an imperfection in the road (about 1 1/2 inches in depth) the right rim bent. *ak
Repeated rim damage that results in flat tires due the inferior rims on the 2002 mitsubishi eclipse I have asked mitsubishi about the rims and they say there is not a problem. I have seen read of a class action suit specifically as a result of problems with the rims.
Cracked rim.
Front passenger side rim cracked. Consumer was concerned that the wheel would come off while driving.
While traveling at 65 MPH, the front passenger front wheel came completely off the rim.
Wheel rims on 2002 mitsubishi eclipse gt have bent on two occasions and had to replace them. The rims bent under normal driving conditions.
Rims bent at speed of 50 MPH causing loss of control. *ph *jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**770826
Wheels are suseptable to damage under normal driving conditons even the slightest obsticle ,such as speed bump, road work ,ect.. Never seen such a weak wheel , well being and all the unsightly noise (from ol warpy) just not something you would not expect from a car thats only around six months old after three years of manufactoring these wheels they would relize all the problems, or did they(new wheels for 2003, good idea! ) now what about us? Nlm
Eclipse gt, left rear tire blewout from rim and rim bent. Consumer feels that these rims should not bend from a blowout.*ak
I almost lost control of the car when the rim bent and expelled all air out of the tire, but at 35 MPH I was able to maintain control, this can be a serious hazard, and if injury or even death occurs to any one, lawsuits will most likely be in order. *ts *nlm ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis*761599
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