,am writing regarding a severe safety issue at the [XXX] Mitsubishi location. Over a month ago, I brought my 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor in for an open federal safety recall regarding a fuel leak (the federal safety agency Recall 10V065000). I was sent away without a safe vehicle while parts were 'ordered.'Five days ago, the new service manager promised a callback the next day. I was ghosted. Today, I attempted to follow up on my parts status, and it appears the service desk has blocked my phone number. I am currently operating a vehicle that actively leaks raw gasoline at the pump in the Milwaukee area. This is a massive corporate liability. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mitsubishi Endeavor fuel leak problems
18 of the 296 owner complaints about the Mitsubishi Endeavor describe fuel leak, most of them for the 2004 model year.
- owner complaints
- 18
- worst model year
- 2004
- typical mileage
- 152,240
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20111
- 20102
- 20081
- 20063
- 20051
- 200410
Often reported together
Trouble codes mentioned
P0456 1P0442 1
What owners say
The contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle on two occasions, gasoline was leaking under the driver’s rear, underneath the fuel door, onto the ground. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the fuel leak ceased. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The contact stated that on the second occasion, while refueling the vehicle, an oil pan was placed underneath. After refueling the vehicle, there was an eighth of a cup of fuel inside the oil pan. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 10V065000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage approximately 160,000.
severe corrosion/rust on the fuel filler pipe. Fuel leaks out all over ground when trying to fuel up.
I bought this car used and found out the 2010-02-25 United States FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP is and was in a safety recall when i pump gas the filler tube leaks gas onto the ground so i called a dealership here in Iowa and was told there is no recalls on this vehicle so i sent them the documentation from Mitsubishi was told after they looked it up its already been fixed so they will not do the recall work again was also told once a vehicle is to old they don't have to recall work that is not true if its on the road and licensed they have to do the work.
The gas tank up on top is leaking gas onto the pipe, I have looked in all the local junk yards and they have told me that their vehicles in the yard all have the same problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi endeavor. While fueling the vehicle, the contact noticed fuel leaking and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact also noticed a strong odor of fuel around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to bruce walters ford lincoln kia (302 s mayo trail, pikeville, ky 41501, (606) 444-2200) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v065000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi endeavor. The contact inquired about a recall and was informed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact stated that the fuel indicator illuminated and fuel was leaking from the vehicle while parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact called a local dealer (valley imports, 402 40th st s fargo, nd 58103), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that the unknown recall had expired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi endeavor. The contact stated that fuel leaked from the vehicle when it was refueled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel filler pipe was leaking and fractured due to corrosion. The fuel filler pipe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v065000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 74,622.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi endeavor. While filling the vehicle with fuel, the fuel leaked out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel filler pipe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v065000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 178,000. Updated 11/01/16*lj *tr
Had recall repaired (fuel injection pipe)@ pomoco hampton va. Immediately afterwards, engine light came on while driving 6 miles up the road. Five days later water started leaking on driver side only. Took vehicle back to dealer. They stated, a hose was missing on recall repair. I wondered why whenever I topped off gas @ the pump, fuel leaked from back tire area under vehicle. Fire hazard. They quoted 1500 to fix water leak. Got a it fix @ another auto repair. Six mths later, back to pomoco for yrly inspection, 2 days later, whenever I press brakes, make turns on city streets, highway, or in motion I feel something rolls under my feet but cant see it, must be underneath. A mth afterwards, everything is wet. All the floor boards, puddles. Cardboard, towels nothing will stop the water flow with AC functioning. I have 128,000 miles on the vehicle, bought in 2010 with 51,000 on it. Ever since the fuel pipe recall, that pomoco took 3 mths to complete because they didnt want to do the work which forced me to file complaint with the corporation, the federal safety agency, & one other, I've had water problems. This will be taken to a higher legal level due to this is & continues to cause harm, intentional or otherwise. We're advised here not to get personal but mold & mushrooms etc, should not exist in a vehicle. I see this has been an issue with lots of others and nothing done to date. Started in around oct 2015 (recall repair) & again may 2016.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 endeavor vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and washington d.c. Cold states include north dakota, south dakota, nebraska, kansas, oklahoma, colorado, wyoming, montana, idaho, washington, oregon, and utah. Adjoining states include arkansas, tennessee, and north carolina. In severe corrosive environments where road salts are frequently used in winter vehicles may be exposed to road debris (mud) mixed with road salt. This material can become trapped between a reinforcing bracket and the fuel filler pipe, potentially causing corrosion. Over time, corrosion could create a leak in the fuel filler pipe that could result in a fuel leakage when fueling the vehicle.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe with a new improved part free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before july 5, 2010. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1‑800‑222‑0037.
Recall number 10V065000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket. The recall began on september 20, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1‑800‑222‑0037.
Recall number 08V454000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 2004 (10 complaints), 2006 (3 complaints) and 2010 (2 complaints).
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