Subaru Impreza owners have reported 130 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (63 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (41 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Fuel lines shrink under temperatures of 30 degrees. A strong odor of fuel coming from the engine bay. Seems like a very dangerous situation that may result in a explosion or fire. I took my car to the dealership and they wanted to charge me $900 to replace 2 rubber fuel lines that are 3 inches long. Read details...
While driving in normal circumstances, engine power cut out, and complete loss of throttle control occurred. The car could only accelerate extremely slowly, and not past 20-25 mph. Thankfully not on a high-speed road. Managed to get home (barely), car worked fine the next day. Read details...
I have raw fuel smell upon start up during cold weather. Fuel drips from the fuel line under the intake manifold on the drivers side of the car and/or drips from the fuel rail. This is a continuing problem for Subaru Impreza's for years beyond the recall that was entered for the 02-03 models. Read details...
The Subaru of America dealership would not pay for a ecu replacement at the Subaru dealership I brought the 2007 Impreza outback sport to. The bill is $1,100. 00 and I am really disappointed in this dealership. They said the mileage is too high to be covered by any warranty. Read details...
During recent cold weather, I noticed a strong odor of unburned fuel in the passenger cabin. Research indicated this is addressed by TSB 009-36-03, however a fuel leak of any nature should be considered for recall due to the risk to health and life. Read details...