Table 1 shows one common other fuel system related problems of the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System problems |
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the odor of fuel present. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact also indicated that water had leaked from the floor board causing the brake pedal to become slippery. In addition the vehicle would not start and while checking the battery connection the contact discovered that the battery cable was smoking and had melted. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the water leak was caused by a faulty air conditioning hose. The leak was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150. 000. Jft.
Fuel mileage is bad and when filling up if you can it keeps clicking and smelling like fuel inside car. No lighting in car at all. Had to replace suspension as the bolts were worn. Paint chipping all over car. Cooling system keeps failing and somehow I have water keeps coming in on floor boards and the floor is soaked and stinks.
Service engine soon light came on; took car to dealership. Discoverd that filler neck has rusted out requiring replacement. This was reported to me by the dealership to be common with this model. The vehicle is a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS. The filler neck has completely rusted out. The filler neck is located directly behind the rear passenger side tire. This car is only 5 years old. "pipes" should not be rusting after 5 years of use. There is no cover over the filler neck to protect it from road conditions and weather. Also appears there was no protective coating on the metal. A ccv test showed a strong odor from the filler neck. All other tests on the car passed. More tests to be run once filler neck replaced.