Subaru Forester owners have reported 132 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (61 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (41 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2018 Subaru Forester. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to be restarted. Read details...
On very cold days while car is warming up, a strong smell of fuel is coming from under the intake manifold. A closer inspection reveals a small fuel leak from the fuel supply lines near the turbo Read details...
2011 Subaru Forester. Consumer states fuel filler neck is rusted and there is no flapper on top of the neck the consumer returned the vehicle to the dealer to have the fuel filler neck replaced. It was soon discovered, the replacement neck had the same defect as the old one. Read details...
Fuel leak located near the fuel rail only apparent while vehicle is cold, once it warms up it appears to go away . Read details...
Check engine light went on. Took car to dealer. Fuel cut valves (made of plastic), on top of the fuel tank, were both cracked and leaking fuel. Had both valves replaced. Cost over $900 because rear end must be removed in order to drop fuel tank. Subaru has not issued a recall. Read details...