Component

WHEELS:RIM

1,676 NHTSA complaints about wheels:rim issues across 46 makes and 371 models.

Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.

NHTSA ODI component intake brief

ODI category WHEELS:RIM

1,676 filings · 371 models · 46 makes · vintage August 2026

  • FILINGS MODERATE 1,676 ODI rows
  • MODELS 371 nameplates citing this part
  • MAKES 46 manufacturers in corpus
  • CRASH 3.0% 50 crash-flagged
  • RANK #116 of 696 categories
  • SEV INJURY 1 deaths · 39 injuries
WHEELS:RIM (this)1,676POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE1,678VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER COREVISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGE…1,657LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCHLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:…1,654
ODI filing volume neighbourhood: WHEELS:RIM vs nearest complaint-total peers

WHEELS:RIM sits MODERATE on ODI intake volume (#116 of 696 standardized categories) with a INJURY severity stamp (1 reported fatalities across 371 models). Open Mitsubishi Eclipse (category leader) →

WHEELS:RIM filing-volume reading

The standout signal for wheels:rim is ODI intake volume: 1,676 filings (MODERATE band · #116 of 696 standardized categories) across 371 nameplates. Crash-flag share is 3.0%.

Moderate-volume categories still show a fingerprint in the model table below, cross-check each nameplate's recall and investigation history before inferring a defect pattern.

Next step: compare Mitsubishi Eclipse against POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE on filing totals before treating wheels:rim volume as a purchase signal.

1,676
Complaints
371
Models Affected
50
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Deaths

Most Affected Vehicles

# Vehicle Complaints
1 Mitsubishi Eclipse
198
2 Chevrolet Corvette
56
3 Chrysler PT Cruiser
54
4 Chrysler Sebring
50
5 Ford Cvpi
49
6 Ford Windstar
46
7 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
39
8 Ford Focus
29
9 Ford F-150
29
10 Chrysler Town AND Country
26
11 Ford Explorer
25
12 Chrysler 300m
25
13 Ford F-350
22
14 Ford Crown Victoria
21
15 Chevrolet Lumina
20
16 Pontiac Grand Prix
17
17 Jeep Grand Cherokee
16
18 Toyota Camry
15
19 Ford Taurus
15
20 Dodge RAM 2500
15
21 Pontiac Grand AM
14
22 KIA RIO
14
23 Chevrolet Malibu
14
24 Buick Regal
14
25 Honda Accord
13
26 Ford Aerostar
13
27 Chrysler LHS
12
28 Mitsubishi 3000gt
11
29 Toyota Sienna
10
30 Jaguar X-Type
9

Recent Complaints

2021 Infiniti Q50

The contact owns a 2021 Infinity Q50. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently purchased from a dealer. When the vehicle was purchased, the tires were replaced. The vehicle was later taken to

2019 Ford F-250

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact purchased four aftermarket steel rims for the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to have the rims balanced, and the contact was advised by the technician th

2020 KIA Sedona

The contact owns a 2020 Kia Sedona. While driving approximately 30 MPH on a main road, the steering wheel started shaking abnormally and became difficult to control. The vehicle was driven to a tire s

2024 Tesla Model Y

The contact owns a 2024 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the TPMS displayed that the PSI of the tires was low. Additionally, a notification advising that the veh

2015 Ford Edge

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the rear passenger's side tire became flat, and the front passenger's side tire lost a significant amount of air pressu

2024 BMW XM

The contact owns a 2024 BMW XM. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. Roadside Assistance towed the vehicle to a dealer to be dia

2017 GMC Yukon

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Yukon. The contact noticed that the chrome on the rims of the vehicle was oxidized. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the rims. The manufacturer

2019 Chevrolet Corvette

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a slow leak in the passenger’s side rear wheel. The contact stated that air was added two to

2012 Toyota Tacoma Crash

The contact owned a 2012 Toyota Tacoma. The contact stated that while his son was driving 40 MPH, the rear driver-side wheel rim detached. The traction control and ABS warning lights were illuminated.

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera

The contact owns a 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel was turned to the right to follow a sharp bend in the road, and the vehicle tu

2024 Subaru Legacy

See attached document for complaint.

2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450

The contact owns a 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS450. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side front tire had a blowout. The contact stated that the failure had occurred bec

2019 Chevrolet Corvette

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front tires became low on air. The contact noticed that the wheels were cracked. There were no

2019 Chevrolet Corvette

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette. The stated that the passenger's side rear tire was continuously loosing air. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the rear passe

2017 Chevrolet Corvette

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rims were inspected, and the contact became aware that the rims were cracked in five locations. Ad

2019 Ford F-350

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it was discovered that the air pressure in all four tires were consistently decreasing; the contact also notic

2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG Cls53

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS53. The contact stated that the passenger’s side rear rim was cracked. The passenger’s side front rim was also cracked. The contact stated that the tire pressu

2018 Subaru Outback

The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Outback. The contact stated upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed all 4 wheels showed signs of cracks on the rims and spokes. The low-pressure tire warning light had i

2013 Ford Flex

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Flex. The contact stated that the passenger’s side rear wheel was corroded and leaking air. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local deal

2019 Toyota Camry

The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Camry equipped with Michelin Tires, Tire Line: Energy Saver A/S, Tire Size: 215/55/R17, DOT Number: 1653F. The contact stated while his wife was driving 70 MPH with him

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