2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 308 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, 3% of the 308 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle stalled in heavy traffic and would not re-start. Upon troubleshooting reason for no fuel supply, found burnt connector pin on fuel pump housing. Fuel pump tested good. Heat from poor connection has melted the top of the fuel pump housing. I can smell gasoline vapors. Sparking connections or hot, melted parts in this area is a problem. I have photos to document damage. This is a fire hazard!”
NHTSA complaint #10236614, filed 2008-08, 49,000 miles“1. I was filling my gas tank the other day when I spotted a hue leak under the car. 2. The filler tube on my Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000 is totally rusted (dealer report) after not even 8 years since manufacturer. The gas filler is cracked. This is a high risk to both myself and other traffic participants since a leak in the gas system due to the inappropriate manufacturing (totally rust in less than 8 years) could result into something very tragic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235057, filed 2008-07, 121,875 miles“The fuel filler has rusted through, resulting in a leak which causes a puddle of gasoline under the car when adding fuel. There are no gas leaks other than when filling, so I assume the leak is limited to the filler portion of the system.”
NHTSA complaint #10272620, filed 2009-06, 141,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while refueling, there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. The contact stated that the fuel lines were rusted and fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10694478, filed 2015-03, 102,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While refueling, the vehicle, the contact noticed fuel leaking. The contact stated that the fuel lines were rusted and fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10694480, filed 2015-03, 200,000 milesRelated 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 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
128 complaintsBody and structure
41 complaintsExterior lighting
25 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsTires
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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