SubaruForester2002
  1. Subaru Forester
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Fuel System, Gasoline

2002 Subaru Forester Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 14, 2014 · 108,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline

    In very cold conditions. When the car is in idol or running it has a very strong gas smell around the engine and in the cabin area. I have heard the wrx and outback models have also have this problem.i was told it is the fuel line hose the connects to the clamp and contracts in severe cold and extracts when it gets warm then seals its self to the clamp. I think this is a serious issue with subaru and it should be…

    ODI 10561174

  • December 7, 2009

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    A very strong fuel smell comes into the cab of my 2002 subaru forester when temperatures drop below 35. I recently moved to montana and hadn't noticed it before because portland doesn't get this cold. .after researching the issue online, found out several others are having the same problem. Subaru is recalling wmx for this issue, but not foresters. *tr

    ODI 10294963

  • February 5, 2009 · 70,000 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    After a period of cold weather (below freezing), i drove my car for about 20 minutes. After exiting the car, i smelled a strong odor of gasoline at the front of the car. During the trip when using the heat inside the vehicle, i also smelled a strong odor of gasoline and exhaust and shut off the heat. (i thought it was coming from the cars in front of me in traffic.) after leaving the car in the garage all day, i…

    ODI 10258045

  • January 1, 2006 · 64,898 miles

    Fuel System, Gasoline

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 subaru forester. The contact stated that the vehicle would struggle to accelerate up inclines and the check engine light illuminated while the failures occurred. The vehicle was inspected by a local mechanic. The failure was located at the fuel sensor module. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer to have a diagnostic test performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

    ODI 10437443