2005 Subaru Forester Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 10
- 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.
What owners report
- fuel lines · 6 records
- intake manifold · 4 records
- cold weather · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
I can see gas running down my engine block. The leak is on passenger side under the intake manifold of my ej255. Smells of gas very strongly. I am worried a fire might start because it is very near the turbocharger. It happens when the vehicle is in motion and stationary. Both on a city street and highway. And also when turning
ODI 11041352
Fuel/Propulsion System
In cold weather, around 20 degrees fahrenheit and below, i am experiencing a fuel leak under the intake manifold caused by contracted fuel lines. This is a known issue with 03-05 foresters, especially those with turbos. Subaru should be help accountable for this, as it is a manufacturer defect that was recalled on similar vehicles around the same model year.
ODI 10935865
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel lines leaks in cold weather . There is a recall on the wrx for this same issue. On start up the vehicle will leak gas out of the fuel lines and will stink inside and outside the car . It goes away (or i get used to it) after about 30 min. This issue is a problem with allot of the subarus from these years . I've called and emailed soa and they aren't doing anything about the issue for me . Now i have to buy a…
ODI 10945918
Fuel/Propulsion System
During cold weather starts there is a significant fuel leak underneath the intake manifold, with gas pooling on top of the engine block, next to the turbo on the passenger side of the vehicle. There are several rubber gas hose connections between hard lines underneath the intake manifold and it seems the cold causes the rubber to shrink. This makes the hose clamps not effective enough to keep pressure on the lines…
ODI 10820631
Fuel/Propulsion System
Strong fuel smell in cold days in cabin, leaking fuel
ODI 10810423
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel lines are leaking due to cold weather the same thing that was recalled for the wrx once already.s when it gets cold the lines constrict and the connections aren't right enough allowing liquid gasoline to leak out onto the hot engine. This is not an uncommon thing. Subaru needs to own up for this one like they did the wrx. *tr
ODI 10655020
Fuel/Propulsion System
On january 24th, 2014 at approximately 10:00am, my wife and i got inside my subaru forester. I started the vehicle and turned on the heater, when we both smell a strong smell of gasoline. We immediately decided to take car to the dealer, since the fumes where so overwhelming we drove with the windows open. Lucky for us the dealer is a 15 minutes ride, but with the windows down and no heat to minimize the situation…
ODI 10561868
Fuel/Propulsion System
When it is below 20 degrees f and the vehicle is stopped, there is a very strong odor of gasoline in the passenger compartment, indicating a leak near the cabin air intake. Similar problems have been reported by other forrester xt owners on various web sites (see www.subaruforrester.org for example). *tr
ODI 10496373
Fuel/Propulsion System
Strong gasoline smell in the cabin of the vehicle when temperature drops below 30f. No smell when engine riches normal working temperature. No smell in the warm weather. Possible issue rubber fuel lines. Car is not to old to have rubber parts defected. *tr
ODI 10490491
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru forester. The contact stated that a strong gasoline odor was in the interior cabin of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the fuel lines failed. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 44,260.
ODI 10490207