2006 Subaru Forester Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 4
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline
In february 2013 my forester developed a very strong fuel smell. After investigation i discovered the rubber fuel lines under the intake manifold were cracked and leaking fuel onto the engine block, a significant amount of fuel. I paid $550 for repair. Now today i have once again started to develop a fuel odor and assuming when i investigate i will find another leak. Upon researching i see numerous posts in forums…
ODI 10676627
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a hesitation when accelerating from a stop caused by my vehicle's drive by wire throttle body. This hesitation is ongoing despite an ecm reprogramming done by the dealer on 12/16/08. It is bad enough that i'm afraid i'm going to get into a collision sometime. *tr
ODI 10252993
Fuel System, Gasoline
This incident first occurred shortly after my last oil change at about 38,000 miles. During four of the last eight times i have refueled my 2006 subaru forester, which now has about 40,000 miles, the filling pump has not automatically shut off when my gas tank was full. As a result, gasoline overflowed from my fuel tank and spilled out. Fortunately, no fire has resulted, and i have managed to dodge the spray.…
ODI 10230180
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicle- 2006 subaru forester with 5-speed manual transmission. On cold starts, the engine races uncontrollably up to 3500 rpm after the clutch is released. This causes the car to accelerate briskly to 15-20 mph. This has occured repeatedly since the car was purchased new in late september. *nm
ODI 10144645