general problems of the 2004 Subaru Forester

Bracket to the sway bar bushing fell off.

In very cold weather, there is a strong gasoline smell inside the car that remains as the car warms up. This only occurs when temperatures are well below freezing.

When temps drop there is a strong smell of gas in the cabin, doesn't go away and people get very sick. It doesn't matter if it's in motion, stopped, anywhere, and nothing causes it to go away until well into spring time or warmer weather.

Noticed a strong fuel smell after letting the car warm up on a cold morning, odor went away after 15-20 minutes. Fuel smell has gotten stronger, and is now constant even when operating under highway speeds. This is exactly the same as many other Forester owners have complained about. Issues it with the fuel line going to the injectors on the passenger side of the motor. Is exactly the same issue and parts that Subaru uses on the wrx which was recalled for this exact issue.

Anytime the temperature drops below 60 degrees fahrenheit there's a strong smell of gasoline inside the cab of the vehicle. When looking under the hood I can see it dripping out of something underneath the intake manifold. Severe gas leak. Nauseous and dangerous fumes.

Having seen the complaints from other users regarding the reliability of airbag deployment in this model vehicle. Relevant to let the proper authorities know of a rollover accident in which no airbags (nor front nor side) deployed with a resulting fatality.

I have noticed in the past few weeks that when I cold start (under approximately 20 degrees) my 04 Subaru Forester, there is a very potent raw gas smell coming from under the hood. It typically diminishes as the car heats up but if you turn on the heat/ventilation system the smell becomes unbearable. In doing research I have found that many Subaru owners (of various models and years) are experiencing the exact same problem. I do not feel safe driving the vehicle with this smell nor transporting any passengers with the car in this condition.

I've owned my 2004 Forester for 4 years now and never experienced this problem. However, this winter seemingly having longer cold spells seemed to induce the problem. There is a strong fuel smell in the vehicle, especially when I turn on the heat, which is a major issue in the winter. I've read a little about it and it seems many other Subaru owners are having the same issue.

I am experiencing an extremely strong smell of gas. This began winter of 2013, which I had repaired at my expense of $700+, though my mechanic informed me Subaru was recalling this and repairing for free on other models. I am absolutely disgusted that this problem is reoccurring now winter of 2014, in a vehicle which I drive my small children in. The gas smell is horrific, toxic, and dangerous.