NHTSA — Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly Problems

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Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Comments

problem #10

Apr 012002

Eclipse

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When filling gas tank up there is a strong smell inside vehicle of fuel. That smell will last until about the time vehicle reaches 3 quaters of a tank. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

- Scaramento, CA, USA

problem #9

Apr 132002

Eclipse

  • miles
While driving oil leaked out of the rear tranfer case, causing all 4 tires to lock up. Had recall 96-V-158-000 fixed pertaining to this same part prior to inccident.

- Spanish Fort, UT, USA

problem #8

Feb 212002

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • miles
There are strong fuel fumes internal and externalm which cause dizzy spells and minor stomach aches.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #7

Nov 011999

Eclipse

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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. NHTSA campaign number: 96V158000. And NHTSA 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.

- Arlington, VA, USA

problem #6

Nov 012001

Eclipse

  • miles
Recall 96V158000 concerning fuel tank problems. Consumer contacted dealership for repairs, but was informed that this vehicle was not covered under recall due to VIN although consumer's vehicle was experiencing same problem as stated in recall.

- Jeffersonville, PA, USA

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problem #5

Sep 011999

Eclipse

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
There is a fuel smell from rear of vehicle. Recall 96V158000 does not include this vehicle.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #4

Mar 272001

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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!

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #3

Apr 202000

Eclipse

  • miles
Dealerships make no effort to solve problems, simply say that they don't see it upon inspection.

- Cornelius, NC, USA

problem #2

Aug 232000

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • miles
Recall remdey did not correct recall 96V158001 problem. Fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump or gauge unit could have been incorrectly installed, allowing overflow of fuel or fumes.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #1

Nov 061996

Eclipse

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Gas tank caught on fire.

- Amarillo, TX, USA

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