1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 7%of 307 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the fuel system of the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 7% of the 307 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was getting on the freeway when I lost control of my vehicle out of no where, luckily I was in the middle of the on ramp and not in freeway traffic yet. My vehicle pulled toward the drive side, I quickly pulled e-brake turned my wheel opposite of traffic and braked. The car started fish tailing right to left because of the drive side pulling and me trying not to allow the car to spin out or go off the side of the on ramp. When the vehicle came to a stop I made sure my family and I were safe and no other vehicle were involved. …”
NHTSA complaint #10955565, filed 2017-02, 125,000 miles“When I am driving my car smells alot like gas fumes it is overwhelming for my children,I called the dealership because we have inspected the car really well on all fuel lines and found no leaks,the dealer said that my car was not included in the recall,I have seen this happen to many other people on the internet,they talk about the same fumes smell but how the manufacturer will not fix the problem because of the VIN number not matching the one on the recall I think this one should also be on the list,cause now that it is summer it really worries me to have all the fumes in the car in the…”
NHTSA complaint #10124615, filed 2005-06, 110,000 miles“There is a recall (id# 96v158001) on this year / make vehicle. The dealer says it does not apply to my car. There has been a fuel smell coming from the right rear and inside of the car since shortly after it was new. The dealer said they couldn't smell it. Now there appears to be a recall that covers my cars problem and they say it doesn't apply to my car!”
NHTSA complaint #743140, filed 2001-03“There is a strong smell of gas fumes on the inside of my car. After some research I found a recall (ref. Nhtsa campaign id # 96v158000 and 96v158001). After reading the recalls' information I removed my rear seat to expose the suspect area and an almost unbearable amount of gas fumes was emitting from the fuel pump installation area.”
NHTSA complaint #755088, filed 2001-11“For the past two days my car has been missing(the engine not idling as normal). I took it to a mechanic who check the engine. He said that the number 2 cylinder is not firing properly. He change the spark plugs and the problem is still persisting. He said that he switch the number 2 and 4 injectors and he discovered that the injectors are working but their seem to be a problem associated with the electronic aspect of the number 2 injector. I would like to find out how best to resolve this problem. Their is also a problem with the fuse box located uder hood. …”
NHTSA complaint #769546, filed 2002-11Related recalls
- 96V158001Aug 27, 1996The fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape.Covers: Mitsubishi Eclipse 1995–1996
Related service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 14% |
| 2003 | 10 | 8% |
| 2002 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 | 11 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 23 | 7% |
| 1993 | 2 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsSuspension
47 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology