Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems of the 2004 Subaru Forester

Three problems related to other fuel system tank assembly have been reported for the 2004 Subaru Forester. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Subaru Forester based on all problems reported for the 2004 Forester.

1 Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2017

Have gas smell which I cannot find that is ongoing. I did have a gas line repair on a gas pressure line that burst that was located behind the rear seat but still have an ongoing gas smell when I fill the gas tank. I see many complaint regarding gas smell for this year vehicle so I am also posting. I do not see a recall regarding gas smell but with all the coplaints there should be one. Its unknown as to what is the problem.

2 Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2016

The contact owns a 2004 Subaru Forester. When the vehicle was started, a very strong fuel odor emerged from the engine compartment. The fuel tank leaked fuel onto the manifold. The failure was diagnosed by an independent mechanic as a fuel tank leak. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 149,966.

3 Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2013

It was summer when I first notice the smell of fuel through my vents and I was driving pass an gas station (shell) so I didn't think much not till the next morning as I warmed up the car I smelled pure gasoline next to the passenger fender I then pop the hood and traced it and I was lead to the turbo side of the engine seems to be coming from the fuel rail area unsure as the engine warmed up the smell faded away but now it's winter and it's bad I can see a big lost in fuel consumption full tank doesn't last a week it's driven to and from work around 4 to 12 miles a day need help!.


Other Other Fuel System related problems of the 2004 Subaru Forester

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