2009 Subaru Forester Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

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Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
30–60k mi	2
1–30k mi	1

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

May 18, 2013 · 34,000 miles
Fuel System, Gasoline
The check engine light came on while driving and stayed on. That meant something was amiss with the emissions control system, probably a loose gas cap. I checked the cap, took it off and retightened it until i heard the proper clicking sound. The light remained on the rest of the trip home. Twice more before servicing, i repeated the process of checking the cap. Both times i heard the clicking sound. The light…
ODI 10514866
February 2, 2011 · 44,500 miles
Fuel System, Gasoline
Gasoline odor inside vehicle when stopped at traffic lights causing headaches,and fear of fire! *tr
ODI 10384422
June 20, 2009 · 7,064 miles
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle: 2009 subaru forester limited, on 6/20/09 i experienced an incident of unintended acceleration. Cruise control was on. Before our exit i canceled the cruise control but left it "on". On the ramp, i let the car slow. At about 40 mph i moved the shift lever into 'sport' mode, downshifted to 3rd gear, then 2nd, then braked to a stop. The car was stopped, in gear, idling. My foot was on the brake. Without…
ODI 10274421