Subaru Forester Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 128
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 14
- Years with records
- 1999–2014
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 128 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- cold weather · 42 records
- fuel smell · 34 records
- strong fuel · 23 records
- fuel lines · 21 records
- fuel line · 18 records
- strong smell · 17 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 38 |
| 100–150k mi | 33 |
| 30–60k mi | 29 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Air Bags · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2008 subaru forester 2.5x, vin. [xxx], which was purchased new at brown's subaru, [redacted], charlottesville, va. All factory recommended maintenance schedules were meticulously upheld. Vehicle malfunctions experienced during accident: 1. Rapid rpm surge without operator activation from idle to approximately 5,000+ rpms 2. Rapid uncontrollable vehicle acceleration, plowing the vehicle through multiple…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 11075763
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 subaru forester. Whether the vehicle was parked or being driven, a fuel odor was detected in and outside the vehicle. The fuel odor was most noticeable while operating the heater. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mid-hudson subaru (1715 u.s. 9, wappingers falls, ny 12590 [redacted]) several times, but no leaks or failures were detected. The contact…
ODI 11048212
Fuel System, Gasoline
In very cold temperatures the interior of my vehicle is overcome with fuel fumes. It happens at idle and low speeds, does go away once we are driving for a few minutes over 30 mph. It is so bad we had to drive with windows open in 5 degree weather. Definitely coming in through the heat vents, however, shutting the heat off did not eliminate the problem. This is my first winter with the car and didn't have this…
ODI 10671351
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 subaru forester. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle during cold weather, an odor of fuel was present inside the vehicle. The failure would only occur in temperatures below 25 degrees. The vehicle was taken to neil huffman subaru dealer located at 4916 dixie hwy, louisville, ky 40216 who tighten and re-clamped the fuel lines but the failures continued to occurred. The…
ODI 11057291
Fuel System, Gasoline
Basically i am experiencing the same raw fuel smell many others have described. The hose under the intercooler and several other hoses and parts visibly leaks and smells when temperatures are cold outside. I live in the pacific northwest...it's cold a lot here. I don't feel safe driving with my daughter in the car, for her health reasons, and really don't like wasting my hard earned fuel waiting for the car to warm…
ODI 10671507
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have noticed in the past few weeks that when i cold start (under approximately 20 degrees) my 04 subaru forester, there is a very potent raw gas smell coming from under the hood. It typically diminishes as the car heats up but if you turn on the heat/ventilation system the smell becomes unbearable. In doing research i have found that many subaru owners (of various models and years) are experiencing the exact same…
ODI 10670045
Fuel System, Gasoline
Very strong smell of gas in cabin. I have 2 kids that i take to school, and in the morning i have to start my car 20 min before we leave and open the windows to air it out. The gas smell is toxic, and dangerous. This is the a design flaw that poses serious risk, as it is both a health and a fire hazard. It seems just about every forester owner has the same problems as well. Subaru needs to expand the existing…
ODI 10587373
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
This vehicle is a forester xt turbo. I was operating on cruise control at 78 mph, approximately 900 miles from home, when a sudden loss of propulsion occurred. Dashboard had multiple warning lights. Engine was still operating, though at very low rpm so i was able to maintain steering and braking control. After maneuvering to the side of the road, i noticed the tachometer was fluctuating between 500-800 rpm. I turned…
ODI 10574609