2004 Subaru Forester Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 58
- 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.
Among these 58 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel smell · 20 records
- cold weather · 20 records
- strong smell · 13 records
- strong fuel · 13 records
- fuel line · 11 records
- fuel lines · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 18 |
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline
Extremely strong fuel odor in the interior of an 04 subaru forester. *tr
ODI 10295423
Fuel System, Gasoline
In cold weather (below 0f) vehicle leaks fuel in the engine compartment. Vehicle was parked outside starting at 6:30 am, with an outdoor air temperature of approximately -11f after a [redacted]. When vehicle was restarted at 11:30am, with an outdoor air temperature of approximately 3f, fuel smell was noticed within one mile. Fuel leak is from high pressure hose on passenger side of vehicle, just forward and below…
ODI 10296026
Fuel System, Gasoline
Strong gas odor when car is started in cold temperatures. *tr
ODI 10373197
Fuel System, Gasoline
Gas lines leak on 2004 subaru forester xt when ambient temperatures fall below 20 degrees fahrenheit. Significant amounts of fuel leak into the engine area, and strong fumes enter the passenger area. Nhtsa has already issued a tsb on the subaru wxt regarding the same problem. Concerned about fire hazard and inhalation of gasoline vapors. *tr
ODI 10386357
Fuel System, Gasoline
Smelled fuel in passenger compartment. Stopped vehicle and strong odor of fuel under hood. The evening temperatures were below zero and even though vehicle is garaged, temperatures were below freezing. No signs of fuel on floor of garage and could not find leak by observation of running engine. I did research and many subaru vehicles are having problems with fuel leaks at low temperatures. This is a safety hazard.…
ODI 10256585
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle compartment has a strong smell of gasoline. I first noticed this a year ago (vehicle mileage was around 40,000) and the temperature was 20 degrees and lower when this would occur. The smell of gas continued again this winter. I had my mechanic look at it and contacted the subaru dealership. They could not diagnose the problem, but did state that they have had other customers complain of this extremely strong…
ODI 10300324
Fuel System, Gasoline
Model is a 2004 subaru forester xt. Upon startup in cold weather, there is an extreme smell of raw fuel (gasoline) both inside the vehicle and outside as well. I am afraid to drive this car in cold weather. *tr
ODI 10251052
Fuel System, Gasoline
This problem happened when temperature dropped below about 15 degrees f. There was a very strong gas smell inside car with heater on. There was also a strong gas smell under hood. I drove car the next day at 35 deg f and no smell. *tr
ODI 10250895