general problems of the 2002 Subaru Impreza

Strong smell of fuel upon start-up when in sub-freezing conditions. It has occurred twice in 2019, which are the only recent times it has been exposed to those conditions. The first occurrence was in February, 2019. The second was in November, 2019. Recall 09v468000 applies to my model vehicle, but only in certain states. The recall, therefore, does not apply to my VIN, although the description of the recall notice appears to match the symptoms of my car. After speaking with Subaru, they indicated they are not willing to do anything about it because my VIN is not covered in the recall.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal fuel odor. The failure occurred without warning. Subaru of winchester 3019 valley Ave, winchester, va where it was diagnosed the fuel line was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however the contact was informed that they would be given a call back by a manager. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000. Kh.

I was denied the fuel line recall due to I live in ohio and ohio is not on the list of "cold states. " I am forced to breath gasoline fumes and my engine smokes burning off those gasoline fumes. Just waiting for the car to blow up. Thank you, Subaru.

The contact owns a 2002 Subaru Impreza. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the front passenger side lower control arm suddenly failed causing the passenger side of the vehicle to lower. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the lower control arm had fractured. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 11v464000 (suspension) but the failure persisted. The contact also indicated that there was a fuel odor present while operating the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed of repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000.

During cold temperatures there is a gas leak. Car is an Impreza outback sport. There is a recall for wrx for the same problem but not my car.

Very strong smell of raw gasoline in the engine compartment and cabin that would be consistent with spilled fuel but there wasn't any spilled in either location. The smell is strongest while driving with heat or a/c on to the point that windows had to be opened because the fumes were irritating the eyes. After speaking with a mechanic, was told that a common problem is the rubber fuel lines that run along the top of the engine dry rot and break causing raw gasoline to spill onto the hot engine and turbocharger potentially causing a fire. This has been an issue the entire time I have owned the vehicle.

When the temperature drops 35 degrease and below the fuel line tends to leak fuel/vapor and the smell inside of the vehicle is unbearable, and I'm sure that it's not safe nor environmentally friendly ether.

For the last 5 years now, when the car is cold, sitting in the garage, then you start it up and your vents are open to the outside air, the interior smells of gasoline. I live in hawaii and the recall does not cover our state. The only way to not let the smell in the inside compartment is to close the vents.

My 2002 Subaru Impreza wrx has a raw fuel/gasoline smell in the cabin when the vents are on outside air. It is most noticable at startup, or when the car is stationary, but running. I've had the problem since my first winter in the automobile (winter '01-'02) and I have been consistantly reassured (by 2 dealers) that it's "completely normal" to have the fuel smell, and to keep my vents on recirculate until the car is warm. I believe there is a TSB issued by soa, however I am out of warranty, and many dealers will not acknowledge the TSB. The fuel smell is strong enough to cause a headache, and certainly smells strong enough to be hazardous in the bay of an internal combustion engine. The smell also seems dangerously close to the turbo/exhaust manifold side of the engine bay, which is obviously very hot.

Fuel smell inside car during cold whether.