Mitsubishi Eclipse fuel leak problems

Filed May 30, 2020 · Fuel system · 132,000 miles · PA

Fuel leaks profusely when filling the tank. It is in the filler tube not the tank. It drips and puddles under the car inside the rear tire and center of car.

Filed Sep 1, 2015 · Fuel system · 185,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that upon refueling the vehicle, fuel leaked out through the fuel neck due to rust. The contact also stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while refueling, there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. The contact stated that the fuel lines were rusted and fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2015 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse. While refueling, the vehicle, the contact noticed fuel leaking. The contact stated that the fuel lines were rusted and fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2011 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · MI

My daughters 2000 mitsubishi eclipse is leaking fuel from the filler tube. Tube rusted out prematurely due to a defective design of a tube cover that allows dirt and mud to collect around the tube where it bends and causes premature rust through. I am an ase certified mechanic and have performed recalls in the past on other vehicles and this is a poor design that could use some investigation. I am replacing the part with the factory original and will be adding a cover that will block the entry of dirt and mud from around the tube.

Filed Oct 8, 2010 · Fuel system · 44,000 miles · IN · crash · fire · 2 injuries

My 17 year old son was driving his 2007 mitsubishi eclipse gl when he ran off the side of the road. He over corrected which resulted in loss of control of the car. The car flipped several times and hit an electric pole before coming to rest. The car then burst into flames. My son and his passengers miraculously were able to get out of the car before the car was reported to have exploded and become completely engulfed in flames. I have since been able to determine that mitsubishi had a recall on certain models due to concerns with a defective part on the fuel tank. We purchased the car 3 months ago from a dealer and the car has a warranty. When I contacted mitsubishi to determine if the recall work had be recorded onto his car. I was told the car was not one of the cars with a recall. I am concerned that the car did not have a recall like other 2007 models yet the car burst into flames as a result of the crash. Seecomponent: fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly potential number of units affected: 45988 summary: mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds one of the two fuel tank straps to the underside of the vehicle is located. In the event the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is subject to a severe collision, the bracket may break and allow the fuel tank to drop down, possibly causing a fuel leak. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Remedy: dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive.

Filed Jun 2, 2009 · Fuel system · 141,000 miles · MN

The fuel filler has rusted through, resulting in a leak which causes a puddle of gasoline under the car when adding fuel. There are no gas leaks other than when filling, so I assume the leak is limited to the filler portion of the system.

Filed Dec 13, 2006 · Fuel system · 91,000 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated there was a smell of gasoline around the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noted that there was a fuel leak in the return hose at the location of the clamp. The vehicle was not seen by a dealer. The manufacturer was also notified. There was a the federal safety agency recall# 03v442000, which pertains to the fuel pump. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Sep 22, 2006 · Fuel system · 54,645 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated as the vehicle was traveling 40 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, where computer diagnostics reported a major fuel leak that could not be identified. When the manufacturer was notified, the contact was informed that there was a the federal safety agency recall, #(03v442000) on the vehicle regarding the fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump, but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Jan 4, 2002 · Fuel system · VA

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.