Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Table 1 shows three common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx. The number one most common problem is related to the fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the fuel pump (one problem).

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Subaru Impreza Wrx


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of the 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Strong raw fuel smell in cabin when starting in temps <30 degrees. Fuel is clearly visible leaking from lines below manifold.   Read details...

The Fuel Pump problem

Strong gasoline odor smell inside car. Happens when the outside temperature is very cold, below 15 degrees. This issue is similar to that reported in earlier model wrxs. See recall NHTSA campaign number: 09v468000 which addressed leaking fuel lines at cold temperatures.   Read details...

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

Gas leak causing strong odors inside car. This started with the cold weather. Most likely hoses became brittle or weak claiming force in cold weather allowed gas leakage.   Read details...


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