7/21/2016, Left front tire bubble in outside side wall. Tire pressure when cold: 80 psi. Identified after 1100 mile freeway trip while refueling vehicle and performing vehicle walk around inspection. Replaced tire with a new tire, same size, same load rating, different brand so not to use my only spare. Trailer weight; 12,300 lbs. Tire info: rainier st 235/80r16. Date code: r2nx 2915. Warranty claim pending.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Eclipse Attitude Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2016 Eclipse Attitude with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (3). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2017 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Attitude year, for its age
#295 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Eclipse Attitude problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 2016 Eclipse Attitude
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2016 Eclipse Attitude
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
4/8/2016 Right front tire ruptured bubble on inside side wall. Tire pressure when cold 80 psi. Identified after 5 miles of city driving, enroute to local tire shop to have the left rear tire replaced (claim #: 10893953), heard a loud "pop" when pulling into the tire shop parking lot. Trailer weight 9,950 lbs. Tire info: rainier st 235/80r16. Date code: r2nx 2915. Tire was replaced under warranty with the same size, brand and date code.
3/11/16 Lft rear tire bubble in outside side wall. Tire pressure when cold - 80psi. Identified after 250 mile freeway drive; stopped for fuel & vehicle inspection; found bubble. Replaced tire with spare. Tire replaced under warranty. Trailer weight 11,300 lbs. Tire info: st235/80r16, date code: r2nx 2915.
Eclipse Attitude: every year compared
All Attitude yearsQuestions about the 2016 Eclipse Attitude
Does the 2016 Eclipse Attitude have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Eclipse Attitude right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Eclipse Attitude?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (3).
How many complaints has the 2016 Eclipse Attitude had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 8, 2016 and the latest on August 8, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Eclipse Attitude a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Eclipse Attitude year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Eclipse Attitude years have the most complaints?
2013 (7), 2014 (4), 2016 (3). See every Eclipse Attitude year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Eclipse Attitude has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data