2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Dec 13, 2007 · Body · NV

I am experiencing problems with the corrosion of my paint on my 2003 mitsubishi eclipse; I began experiencing problems in early 2005 (just a little over a year of owning the brand new vehicle.) while my complaint does not involve a safety issue, it does involve false representation of the product and expectations. Several websites contain hundreds of other individuals complaining about the same situation. I have addressed this issue with my mitsubishi dealer and was turned away since I had exceeded the mileage according to my warranty. I do know that I would not have purchased this vehicle if I knew the paint was so cheaply done or manufactured. I would like to know if there are any recalls on the paint or if there are any class action suits against mitsubishi. While such items as paint and tires are considered "normal wear and tear", one would not expect their tires to blow out just days after leaving a dealership just as the paint should last until I at least complete the financing period. Again, the expectations of the overall vehicle have not been met, even with normal upkeep of the vehicle. Please let me know of any information that can be offered.

Filed Jun 28, 2006 · TX

I am experiencing problems with the corrosion of my paint on my 2003 mitsubishi eclipse; I began experiencing problems in early 2005 (just a little over a year of owning the brand new vehicle.) while my complaint does not involve a safety issue, it does involve false representation of the product and expectations. Several websites contain hundreds of other individuals complaining about the same situation. I have addressed this issue with my mitsubishi dealer and was turned away since I had exceeded the mileage according to my warranty. I do know that I would not have purchased this vehicle if I knew the paint was so cheaply done or manufactured. I would like to know if there are any recalls on the paint or if there are any class action suits against mitsubishi. While such items as paint and tires are considered "normal wear and tear", one would not expect their tires to blow out just days after leaving a dealership just as the paint should last until I at least complete the financing period. Again, the expectations of the overall vehicle have not been met, even with normal upkeep of the vehicle. Please let me know of any information that can be offered.

Filed Nov 4, 2005 · Tires · VA

Dt: the contact stated while driving the tire on the left rear side blew out. She experienced a blow out with the same type of tire twice. These were the original tires when the vehicle was purchased. She did not have tire information available at this time. She contacted the dealership and the manufacturer. They have a history report on the vehicle.

Filed Mar 10, 2005 · Tires · SC

While driving left front tire experienced tread separation. The tread which separated wrapped around the axle. Vehicle vibrated in the rear. Currently, the right rear tire was experiencing thread separation. Consumer replaced the two front tires. Tires: response, rst touring 2000, dot 3dt2 1, lbw 3500-a14r-31138, 021 1803, e4, 89t p205/55r16, m + s, mountd only on 16" rims.

Filed Jan 14, 2005 · Tires · 5,004 miles · NY · crash

While driving 65 MPH front passenger's side tire exploded. As a result, vehicle went into a spin and crashed into a guard rail. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle is no longer in his possession.