2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,000 miles

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problem #2

Aug 082004

Eclipse 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 104,000 miles
Lug:nuts put on to specification when tires replaced. Within 1 month front driver tire almost came off due to loose nuts. Mechanic tightened to specification. Ith 1 month both front tires almost fell off on freeway due to loose nuts. Called mitsubshi motors. They suggested I have them replaced by dealer since they are custom nuts, at my expense.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

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problem #1

Apr 102001

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • miles
Lugs: Nuts and bolts break when wheels are changed. Consumer has replaced about 25 lug nuts.

- Selma, AL, USA

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