Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
I was driving from dallas, TX, to el paso, TX in my 2009 Mitsubishi ralliart. Around 3pm and with an outside temperature of approx 99 degrees farenheit (based on the display readout on the car). I noticed a very very strong raw fuel or gas smell coming in from the vents. The air conditioner was on, so I turned it to recirculating air, it persisted, so I turned the air conditioner off, but the very strong gasoline smell, to my amazement, persisted. 2 passengers (my elderly dad 76, and my little sister, 18) also noticed the smell. The smell lasted around 5 minutes, and we were forced to open all the 4 windows, even still the smell was strong enough and kept on going. I started feeling lightheaded, so I told my dad, the passenger that I has to pull over (I literally felt like I was going to faint). We were able to pull over safely and step away from the car. Later I turned the car on and the strong gas smell didnt return for the remainder of the drive. One of my passengers reported a headache that same night. This incident has happened 2 or 3 times before (last summer). Please look into it ASAP. Thank you. Sincerely. . Read more...