Table 1 shows 14 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2003 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the coolant leaking (four problems).
When ambient air temperature is cold (below about 20-30 f), the vehicle gives off a strong gasoline smell. This is caused by the fuel rail contracting to the point that some fuel is sprayed onto the engine compartment. Obviously, this is a fire risk. Read details...
As I was driving the check engine light came on for the first time - it is now on continuously due to fuel cap. I pulled over at a service station only to realize my oil was next to empty. I promptly filled and continued the final half hour to my destination. Read details...
A rubber hose connecting two metal gas lines has started to leak. This is due to the cold weather. Subaru issued a recall for this on the wrx models of the same year. This engine is the same engine as in the wrx. It is the 2. 5 n/a. Read details...