Table 1 shows two common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tank Filler Pipe And Cap problems | |
| Tank Assembly problems |
The consumer made a left turn and the engine had run away. The vehicle was taken to four dealerships and was told they are unable to duplicate. The wipers did not clear the windows or operate on high speed, the keyless remote system did not operate with the key in the ignition, there was a burning smell coming from the engine, and the fuel cap did not lock. Recall#03v0s8000-the pcm was reprogrammed. Mr scc.
Heavy smell of gasoline when fuel tank is filled. Fill garage with fumes. Check engine light is on. If filled to a half tank or so, no indication of fuel smell. Does not appear to be leaking. I had an ase certified mechanic look at it and the fuel tank as well as filler nozzle are deteriorated. I called Mitsubishi motors north America and they acted as if this was the first time they ever heard of this problem. I called multiple dealers, and all have experienced the same problem with their customers. The inter-net is full of similar complaints on 2003 to 2006 Outlanders. I have had a recall for the front end because of excessive rust making it unsafe to drive. I do not think this is a normal wear and tear with the fuel tank. Mitsubishi should acknowledge this problem and correct it for their customers. I am the original owner. The car is always garaged when not being driven.