2004 Subaru Forester Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 7
- 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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
In cold weather (below 20 degrees or so) the fuel lines in the engine compartment come loose and leak raw gasoline onto the hot engine. Obviously there is a good chance of an engine fire with possible loss of life. This has been reported in several forums, there is a tsb out on this for the wrx (same engine, same part numbers), and most dealers (in cold states) know of this problem. *tr
ODI 10562155
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel and exhaust line leaks in cold weather. Over the initial three day period - day one children complained of headaches, day two driver experienced severe headache and nausea but did not realize it was due to fuel leak. Day three cabin filled with overpowering fumes coming from heating vent. Had to drive with heat off and all windows open in order to bring car in for service. Have had to bring car in twice this…
ODI 10561352
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
I am experiencing an extremely strong smell of gas. This began winter of 2013, which i had repaired at my expense of $700+, though my mechanic informed me subaru was recalling this and repairing for free on other models. I am absolutely disgusted that this problem is recurring now winter of 2014, in a vehicle which i drive my small children in. The gas smell is horrific, toxic, and dangerous. *tr
ODI 10564606
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 subaru forester 2.5xs. Consumer writes in regards to a head gasket leaking anti-freeze. *tgw the consumer stated the head gasket had to be replaced twice. *jb
ODI 10393499
Engine And Engine Cooling
This car has an oil leak coming from the top of the engine. It is exactly the same problem described in your recall number 04v-473 of september 27, 2004. Because this forester, an xs model, is not listed in the recall 04v-473, the dealer refused to repair the oil leak. It is the same problem as noted in the recall for the xt model forester. *tr
ODI 10453684
Engine And Engine Cooling · Ignition
When outside temperature falls below 10 degrees f., car will not start or starts only with greatest difficulty. Last year(2004), same sort of starting problem was attributed to a cracked ignition coil. This year dealers service department can not find a problem, also can't explain the problem. *jb
ODI 10146080
Engine And Engine Cooling · Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
The vehicle's transmission made noise while driving. The vehicle was inspected and it was determined that he vehicle was operating as designed. The consumer would like to return the vehicle and receive a refund for the purchase price. *nm the consumer stated that the engine is making a high pitch whining noise. The consumer was told that the noise is from the reduction gear teeth transmission and was normal. The…
ODI 10095404