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).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems | |
| Fuel Pump problems | |
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
Strong raw fuel smell in cabin when starting in temps <30 degrees. Fuel is clearly visible leaking from lines below manifold. Read details...
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...
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...