Two problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 2001 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2001 Forester.
In cold weather we get a strong fuel smell. The smell enters the car and gives everyone a headache. Other Subaru owners we know have the same problem. Subaru knows of this problem but will not make a recall. Estimates for a fix run about $300.
There are two organic tubes that carry fuel, above the engine. In cold weather, they leak where clamped to metal tubes and fittings. The fuel leaks onto the engine. The indication is a smell of gasoline in the passenger compartment.
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems | |
| Fuel Delivery problems |