Table 1 shows two common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1998 Subaru Forester.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Injection problems | |
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems |
Bad seal on o ring of oil dip stick caused oil to overfill transmission fluid, car would stall due to lack of oil pressure. Dealer fixed after third visit.
Driving 40 mph another driver pointed out problem. Pulled over & noticed smoke from under the hood. Flames started shooting out. Fire department called & put out flames. Fire chief said fire orignated from fuel lines. Flames had engulfed vehicle in minutes. Vehicle totaled.