4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,000 miles

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problem #3

Aug 012003

Eclipse 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rims bend to easily. All four rims bent. All four tires had to be replaced due to excessive rubbing, because wheels couldn't be balanced due to the bending of the rims.

- Bronx, NY, USA

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problem #2

May 262002

Eclipse 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 78,000 miles
The 17" Mitsubishi Eclipse wheels bend under normal driving conditions. On three different occasions I have experienced serious problems with these wheels. These problems have also caused me to buy new tires when it might not have been needed.

- Richardson, TX, USA

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problem #1

Mar 152002

Eclipse

  • miles
17 inch aluminum stock rims are bending under normal driving conditions. Dealer has been contacted.

- Roselle, IL, USA

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