Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse rs. Gasoline fumes werepresent in the vehicle evne with the windows open. There was recall 96v158000 on this vehicle for the fuel system gasoline. The contact was advised that this vehicle was not included in the recall. Due to the VIN. The current mileage was 13,000.
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse: gas smell in the cabin
10 of the 307 complaints about the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
- 20071
- 20032
- 20011
- 19972
- 199510
- 19911
What owners say
When I am driving my car smells alot like gas fumes it is overwhelming for my children,I called the dealership because we have inspected the car really well on all fuel lines and found no leaks,the dealer said that my car was not included in the recall,I have seen this happen to many other people on the internet,they talk about the same fumes smell but how the manufacturer will not fix the problem because of the VIN number not matching the one on the recall I think this one should also be on the list,cause now that it is summer it really worries me to have all the fumes in the car in the heat when I am driving,and this is a constant very strong smell,I am afraid the car may blow up or something.this has gone on every day,since I have had this car I got it about a month ago.
Many vehicles of this same model year were recalled for a gas smell/ fire hazard caused by an improperly installed fuel tank gasket. My car does not have a matching VIN so the dealer says I am not covered. If it were a defective part I could understand them being able to classify my car as having passed. However, since this was a procedure, I do not think that with the # of complaints similar to mine that they have covered all the cars they should have. Is mitsubishi not notorious for letting the volume of complaints escalate to unreasonable amounts prior to acting??
Consumer smells gas fumes when driving. Also, smells fumes when air conditioner is on. There is a recall, 96v158001, on vehicle's make/model; but this vehicle is not included due to VIN. *ak
There are strong fuel fumes internal and externalm which cause dizzy spells and minor stomach aches.
At times the I can smell fuel fumes inside/outside of the car. The is no leakage, only the fumes are escaping the fuel tank. There was a recall on the 1995 mitsubishe eclipse gs 1995 (same as mine) for this same problem. The federal safety agency campaign number: 96v158000. And the federal safety agency campaign number: 96v158001. The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape. If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire. But when I contacted the mitsubshi dealer they refuse to fix the problem as they say my car's VIN number does not show this recall.
There is a strong smell of gas fumes on the inside of my car. After some research I found a recall (ref. The federal safety agency campaign id # 96v158000 and 96v158001). After reading the recalls' information I removed my rear seat to expose the suspect area and an almost unbearable amount of gas fumes was emitting from the fuel pump installation area.
There is a fuel smell from rear of vehicle. Recall 96v158000 does not include this vehicle.
While parked or when driving there is a strong fuel smell in vehicle. It stays in vehicle for a while, then it goes away. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. *ak consumer states there is a recall dealing with this problem, however his VIN is not included.
There is a recall (id# 96v158001) on this year / make vehicle. The dealer says it does not apply to my car. There has been a fuel smell coming from the right rear and inside of the car since shortly after it was new. The dealer said they couldn't smell it. Now there appears to be a recall that covers my cars problem and they say it doesn't apply to my car!
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.
- Risk
- If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and if the gaskets are found to be leaking, replace the fuel tank, caps and gaskets.
Recall number 96V158001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
10 of 307 owner complaints about the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse (3%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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