We have classified the 5 complaints from 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse about FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE into the following categories.
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. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubhisi eclipse. the contact was refueling when fuel emitted from the gas tank. the contact believed the failure could have occurred due to the build up of rust near the tank. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer but the manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
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. *tr
Vehicle stalled in heavy traffic and would not re-start. upon troubleshooting reason for no fuel supply, found burnt connector pin on fuel pump housing. fuel pump tested good. heat from poor connection has melted the top of the fuel pump housing. i can smell gasoline vapors. sparking connections or hot, melted parts in this area is a problem. i have photos to document damage. this is a fire hazard! *tr
1. i was filling my gas tank the other day when i spotted a hue leak under the car. 2. the filler tube on my mitsubishi eclipse 2000 is totally rusted (dealer report) after not even 8 years since manufacturer. the gas filler is cracked. this is a high risk to both myself and other traffic participants since a leak in the gas system due to the inappropriate manufacturing (totally rust in less than 8 years) could result into something very tragic. 3 immediately after the leak has been seen i took the car to the mitsubishi dealership, they found the problem described above and they said that the entire gas filling circuit must be replaced since it is rusted and deteriorated. *tr
Vehicle engine fire cuased by defective "c" clamp on fuel line. *ak