10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,000 miles

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problem #4

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 #3

Aug 012003

Eclipse

  • 134,000 miles
Steering rod broke while driving, causing right front wheel to "pop" out, resulting in a collision.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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problem #2

Dec 052002

(reported on)

Eclipse 4WD

  • miles
Wheel rim bent and cracked when driven over pavement irregularity and it had to be replaced. Reported this defect to Mitsubishi. They referred me to local dealer who examined rim. No action taken by manufacturer.

- Oakland, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Mar 251998

Eclipse 4WD

  • miles
I have had several wheels on this Mitsubishi Eclipse damaged. I have owned several Eclipses in the past and have never had a wheel bend as easily as these. It seems once they installed the 17 inch wheels they used softer material to manufacturer the wheels which will not stand up to daily driving and usual road surface conditions.

- Cheyenne, WY, USA

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