2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor Fuel system Problems

“After driving my 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor over the past few years I had a gas leak that I thought was stranger while fueling my SUV . It turned out to fall under the recall for my SUV. I had this problem long before the recall was issued .lord only knows how much gas I lost at the pump that I will never get back... …”

“Car would not start after pumping fuel in - took to mechanic; he said battery fine few days later, car would not start after pumping fuel in - took to mechanic; he said battery bad. I replaced battery. Few days later, car would not start after pumping fuel in - took to mechanic; he said new battery fine. Since car did not start 3 times in a row after pumping gas, and I needed a jump every time, I had mechanic do a diagnostic. He said the issue was tied to a recall bulletin. 10v065000 - filler pipe and cap. …”

“The fuel filler tube on my 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor rusted out resulting in fuel leaking out whenever I filled the tank. The fuel filler tube has a coverplate in pne section to protect it from being damaged. Wet dirt and debris collected in this coverplate due to normal driving, resulting in the fuel filler tube rusting out where it was covered with wet dirt and debris. The Mitsubishi dealer repaired the rusted tube by totally replacing it at a cost of $850.00 that I had to pay. This part was approximately 5 years old when it had to be replaced. …”

“Mitsubishi Endeavor 2004 fuel tank fill-up hose (sill hose) has hole - causing fuel leak when filling up the gas tank. It also cause the service light to turn on due to the holes in fuel hose. Dealer wants $600 for replacing the sill fuel hose. However, I feel it is not right, as its only 5 years old vehicle. I checked the part department to find out how much it cost to replace. The service tech told me that they have to order 6 more same parts for other customers for the same problem. It reminds me of ford pinto - which can be very explosive when rear-collision-ed. …”

“I have talked to Mitsubishi numerous times since august 2016. They keep passing the buck or case manager is on vacation. I've been using a hose and funnel to fuel my car because the fill tube has rusted out. This and 4 more recalls on this car puts me in a dangerous situation that Mitsubishi is aware of. I am tired of getting the run around.”