2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Fuelpropulsion System Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Fuelpropulsion System Issues in the 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER
1 fuelpropulsion system complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Fuelpropulsion System Complaints
THE FUEL FILLER NECK RUSTS SEVERELY AROUND THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE CAUSING LARGE AMOUNTS OF FUEL TO LEAK ON THE GROUND AND GASOLINE VAPORS TO ESCAPE. THE FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY IS CONSTRUCTED OUT OF METAL AND INCLUDES A LARGE TUBE/PIPE FOR THE FUEL TO ENTER THE GAS TANK, AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER SMALLER METAL PIPES. THE FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY EXTENDS FROM THE FILLER DOOR, WHICH IS SITUATED IN THE REAR PASSENGER QUARTER PANEL, DOWN AND ACROSS TO THE FUEL TANK WHICH IS SITUATED IN THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THERE IS A PARTICULAR POINT WHERE THE PIPES IN THE ASSEMBLY MAKE AN APPROXIMATELY 45 DEGREE BEND, MOVING FROM A DOWNWARD ANGLE TO AN ANGLE THAT IS MORE PARALLEL WITH THE GROUND. AT THIS BEND OR ELBOW, THE MANUFACTURER PLACED A THICK METAL SHIELD, PRESUMABLY TO PROTECT A WEAK POINT. THE SHIELD BOLTS TO THE BODY OF THE CAR IN FOUR PLACES AND...
Other 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER Problem Areas
Wheelsrim
30 complaints
Structure
8 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint