Mitsubishi Montero fuel leak problems

Filed Feb 6, 2018 · Fuel system · 154,800 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi montero. While the vehicle was on an incline, the contact heard a bubbling noise and smelled fuel odors throughout the vehicle. The contact stepped out of the vehicle and noticed fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no diagnostic failure codes were found and the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called oakland mitsubishi at (510) 267-0688 (located at 2500 webster st, oakland, ca 94612) where it was confirmed that no recalls were associated with the VIN. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v319000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 154,800.

Filed Nov 29, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 79,654 miles · VA

The cluster was repaired in the montero but it only works once in awhile. The panel will tell me every now and then if I have fuel or not. Also, we had to pay to have an issue resolved that shouldn't have cost us anything because it was shown here as a defect for our make and model. Our car was leaking gas, and mitsubishi refused to fix it, at their expense, even though it was listed here and there were very many complaints filed. We had to tow the car in because of the leak, and the fire department was called. Amazing that so little care was shown by mitsubishi for something that could have caused a serious accident. This was the complaint and the recall (the federal safety agency recall id 01v254001) about the car being parked at an upward slope, the fuel tank leveling valve not maintaining proper sealing in the even that the fuel expands from the rise in ambient temp. Leakage of pressurized nitrogen gas from inside the accumulator, etc. Please check the recall notice.

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · KY

Gas leak from the front mount area of the sending unit on top of the gas tank. Significant leak, odor of gas overwhelming. Quoted $1200 to repair. All salvaged tanks/kits in similar condition. Fire hazard, and it was recommended by auto masters to have it fixed for safety reasons. It leaks when it is running due to the built up pressure. Now hard to start because there is not enough pressure (being lost from the leak). Another safety issue.

Filed Oct 5, 2015 · Brakes · 50,895 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal noise coming from the brake booster and there was fuel leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,895.

Filed Sep 28, 2012 · Fuel system · 67,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi montero. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel and a container had to be used to keep the fuel from leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel was seeping through the fuel tank. The dealer advised that the fuel vac and vapor filter needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v319000 (fuel system: gasoline storage) and provided no further assistance. The failure and the current mileages were 67,000.

Filed Feb 17, 2011 · Brakes · 121,000 miles · IL

My 2002 mitsubishi montero hydraulic accumulator was repaired due to the recall of the part. The hydraulic brake accumulator was recalled because it can result in a leak of nitrogen gas from the accumulator. A couple days ago on my way to work my brakes failed me once again as I was in a school zone full of children and approaching train tracks this time it was because I have a gas leak in my power booster which occurred from the accumulator which was the part that was recalled by mitsubishi. I contacted mitsubishi to be told that it will not be repaired by them even though I could have killed myself or someone's child. Knowing that the same problem will occur with a different part in results of the part that was recalled mitsubishi should have recalled the entire ABS system not just the accumulator could have still happened,and death could have still happened. Now I have to replace my whole entire ABS system and the system itself cost $1500 dollars not including labor. I do not have money like that to repair my vehicle when it was not wear and tare of the vehicle but was caused by their failure ABS system. Nothing have been done to repair my truck.

Filed Dec 4, 2008 · Fuel system · 88,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi montero. While the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside the vehicle. She also noticed a small amount of fuel leaking from the lower portion of the fuel tank. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they stated that there was a crack in the fuel tank. The fuel tank was previously replaced and under warranty; however, the authorized dealer refused to honor the warranty. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 88,000. Updated 12/30/08 *cn updated 01/02/09.

Filed Aug 1, 2005 · Fuel system · TX · fire

Previously reported similar problem in nov. 2004 (reference no. 10101312) fuel leakage, acceleration/power loss at critical times of highway travel. Suv is now parked due fueling system problems and unreliability. Suv was repaired at fazeli misubishi 11/2004. Even after know recall (purported) correctly vehicle experienced same problem. Suv failed again while on family vacation, loss of acceleration and power began to occur, engine began to cough and sputter (even with a full tank of gas), gas gauge and digital fuel mileage indicator malfunctioned. Suv was eventually parked at a location, while parked fuel apparently had leaked from the fuel tank or other compartment... Fire erupted while we were parked on side of (hwy 10- alabama) I was attempting to light a flare to indicate to passing motorist that we were stranded in the road. Destroyed by the flames were clothing, lap top computer, medication, children toys and electronic games, and religious effects.

Filed May 18, 2005 · Brakes · 62,000 miles · TX

Dt: the consumer has a safety issue with her vehicle, that her car is not listed in the recall because of the date it was made. The consumer's car has the same problems as the cars with the recalls. The ABS system is leaking gas and is having a delay in the brake system. The car has had problems for two days.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Fuel system · 21,000 miles · FL

The consumers vehicle was included in recall /fuel leakage. However, the vehicle started to leak gas once again. The consumer took the vehicle in again for the same recall. The vehicle is in the repair shop now. *jb the vehicle is still leaking gas, which caused it stall.