Table 1 shows five common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2003 Subaru Forester. The number one most common problem is related to the gasoline fuel system (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (nine problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems | |
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems | |
| Fuel Injector problems | |
| Fuel Injection Rail problems | |
| Tank Assembly problems |
This past week, with the temperatures here in new jersey dipping into the teens, I smelled the distinct odor of gasoline in my 2003 Subaru Forester in my driveway before I hit the road. The smell was so strong, I had to turn back home as my children were not feeling well from the smell. Read details...
When the outside temp drops below 15 degrees fahrenheit there is a strong smell of gasoline in the passenger compartment until the engine warms up. Turns out its from leaking fuel lines under the hood. This is a known common problem by Subaru with several of there cars. Read details...
When I start my 2003 Subaru Forester in very cold weather there is a strong fuel smell in the cabin of the car coming through the vents. I know that NHTSA issued a TSB on 2002-2004 Subaru wxt models but did not include the Forester, outback, and legacy of those years, why? it is the same fuel Read details...