Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems of the 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Four problems related to fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings have been reported for the 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2014

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

2 Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2014

When I started my car the other morning (~14 degrees f) I smelled a strong fuel odor in the cabin. I opened the hood of the car and also smelled it there as well. I drove the car about 2 miles and the smell went away. Once stopped and idling, the odor returned. It is a very strong raw gasoline smell. Upon further research, I found that many other Subaru owners are experiencing the same exact issue. It turns out to be a faulty clamp and/or hose, which results in leaking gasoline out of the fuel line. This concerns me for numerous reasons, but the main reason is that it is leaking gasoline in the engine bay, which could result in a fire and ultimately injury/death. The smell it produces in the cabin is also something that concerns me, especially if children are in the car. This only happens when temperatures are very cold, probably below 20 or 25 degrees f. Please look into this issue and you will find many are experiencing the same thing with their vehicles. Thanks.

3 Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2010

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. Other complaints like this one have been filed for wrxs years not covered by the recall.

4 Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2009

Gas leak that causes very strong gas fumes in the car during cold starts and significant gas loss overnight. Local Subaru dealership determines it's faulty fuel line gaskets and $900 to repair. The fumes are so strong that I fear something will ignite the vapors and start a fire.


Other Gasoline Fuel System related problems of the 2005 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems
4
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1
Gasoline Fuel System problems
1


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