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