Mitsubishi / Eclipse / 2000
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse problems
Owners have filed 380 complaints about the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse with NHTSA. Wheels account for 33.9% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of structure at 10.8%.
Complaints380
Crashes18
Fires13
Injuries18
Deaths4
What owners report breaking
Wheels 33.9% · 129
Structure 10.8% · 41
Exterior lighting 6.6% · 25
Visibility 6.6% · 25
Electrical system 5.8% · 22
Tires 5.0% · 19
Power train 5.0% · 19
Unknown or other 3.4% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 18 describe a crash, 13 describe a fire, 18 report an injury and 4 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 10 model years of the Mitsubishi Eclipse in this data, 2000 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 1995 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 12 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 75,946 miles.
In owners' own words
Multiple bent wheels on my 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse gt. I replaced one wheel in 2002. Three others bent in april 2004 and one immediately lost all tire pressure requiring me to change to the spare on a dangerous interstate roadside. Manufacturer wanted $500 per wheel to replace. I replaced all 4 wheels with aftermarket wheels of the same size and weight for half the price and have had no more bent wheels! Wheels · reported at 45,120 miles
All alum. Wheels are peeling. Air pressure will not maintain in front tires. Dealer states Mitsubishi doesn't feel there is a need for a recall with just several hundred complaints. My tires have not blow out yet, and my wheels haven't bent yet as I have read many have. As this is a safety issue, not being able to maintain proper tire pressure I'm hoping to have Mitsubishi initiate a full investigation fu Wheels
Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000gt- I have gone through 5 rims and tires in less then one year. Doing research, I have found out that I am not the only person with this issuse. My first incident was at the end of march and then I have had another in dec 2003. The rims on this car are weak and they bend, crack and break tires. This vehicle is unsafe to have on the road. Younever know when your rim will break. Wheels
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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