2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Wheels:rim Problems

NHTSA component category: WHEELS:RIM · data through 07/14/2026

62Wheels:rim complaints

29.7%Of all 209 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How wheels:rim ranks on this vehicle

WHEELS:RIM62 · 29.7%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS14 · 6.7%

AIR BAGS13 · 6.2%

WHEELS13 · 6.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12 · 5.7%

Share of the 209 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse overview page.

What owners report

“6 BLOWOUTS 4 RIMS ALL ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE THERE ARE SCRATCHES ALL ALONG THE DRIVERS SIDE BY THE TIRE. THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR…”NHTSA complaint 10067719 — filed 04/23/2004

“I READ THE NEWS STORY ON THE WEBSITE FOR 7 ON YOUR SIDE ABOUT THE DEFECTIVENESS OF THE METAL ALLOY RIMS FOR THE '1997 THROUGH…”NHTSA complaint 10051269 — filed 12/29/2003

“THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE ALLOY RIM ON MY 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT WAS BENT AND CRACKED FROM SIMPLY HITTING A POTHOLE IN THE ROAD. THIS…”NHTSA complaint 10043597 — filed 10/26/2003

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Wheels:rim complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse have wheels:rim problems?

Wheels:rim is the most-reported problem area on the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 62 of 209 complaints on file (29.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse have in total?

209 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's wheels:rim category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the WHEELS:RIM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.