Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings Problems of Subaru Impreza Wrx - part 2

Rubber fuel line connecting two sections of hard metal fuel line leaks in cold temperatures (under 35 degrees). Problem not yet corrected by dealer.

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The temperature was in the 40's today. Noticed a strong smell of raw fuel coming from under the hood. I have experienced this problem on multiple occasions. Was able to locate and verify a leak from one of the fuel hoses on the passenger side under the intake manifold (I have video to prove that there is a leak). Have obtained and installed new fuel line on the entire fuel delivery rail. Now, after performing more research I have learned that the problem is with the actual fuel rail and not the hoses. I also know that Subaru knows of a manufacturer defect in the original fuel rail. Aside from being a dangerous fire hazard, this defect is allowing possibly thousands of cars to release copious amounts of hydrocarbons into the air. This safety hazard and environmental hazard needs to be highly considered as the basis of a recall!.

The contact owns a 2004 Subaru wrx. In an attempt to drive the vehicle, the contact smelled a strong gasoline smell coming from the front end. He opened the hood and discovered a fuel leak on the fuel line near the intake manifold. The dealer was notified and stated that there was a service bulletin for this failure. The bulletin number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 58,000.

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Raw fuel smell in cold weather in my 2002 Subaru wrx.

Raw fuel smell in the cabin of my 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx, when I park my car in my garage at night the raw fuel smell can also be smelled throughout the garage after the car is shut off. Subaru dealership will fix it for a 85 dollar part and two hours of service time, which is around 230 dollars, at my expense when it is a factory defect, that is wrong to do in my opinion. In my opinion Subaru should fix it for free.

My 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx exhibits a very strong raw gasoline smell after running in cold weather. I find the problem most pronounced after a temperature change. I am concerned that my car will catch on fire.

During cold weather I can smell gas fumes in my cabin and see gasoline leaking from the fuel lines in the engine.

Early model year 2002 Subaru imprezza wrx - exhibits a very strong raw gasoline odor when the ambient temperature is 60f or below and the engine is cold. The smell is so strong that the windows of the car must be opened in order not to get sick from the vapors. A very similar if not identical issue is recorded by Subaru as service bulletin 09-36-03, however the temperature does not have to be below freezing for the problem to occur. As strong as the odor is from this problem, there is clearly raw fuel pooling or spilling somewhere within the engine. . Read more...

2002 Subaru wrx sedan. Strong fuel smell comes from passenger side of the engine compartment. A minor fuel leak occurs occasionally during cold weather. Took it to Subaru dealer but they could not reproduce the leak since the weather warmed up. Service rep recalled similar problem with another customer who paid $400 for replacing a fuel line. Fuel leaks are safety hazards and should be fixed as recalls.

The contact owns a 2002 Subaru wrx. In cold weather conditions, the contact smells raw fuel within the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The odor occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the metal fuel lines that run under the intake manifold were leaking gasoline. The intake manifold would have to be removed for the repair. The cost to repair the vehicle would be $460. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 105,000 and current mileage was 116,000.

Smell of raw gas fumes in the passenger compartment of vehicle and under the hood of the vehicle at temperatures below freezing. Took the car to the dealer and they quoted a $500. 00 estimate to "repair leaking fuel lines below manifold". They told me not to worry about it-"it won't catch fire"!!!.

Strong smell of fuel during cold weather operation. I have taken the vehicle to the Subaru dealer. The dealer reported a fuel line was visibly leaking fuel.

There is a very strong raw fuel smell inside the car often. This occurs most of the time when the temperature is below freezing. After researching, many others are having the exact same problem.

I have just purchased a 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx, upon driving home I was extremely light headed and very sleepy I also noticed the pungent smell of raw fuel, after driving home with the windows open in 30 degree weather I did some research which lead me to find there was a significant fuel leak in one of the fuel pipe / hose connections,(on the passenger side in the engine compartment) which has resulted in the fuel dripping on to the engine. . . This is extremely unsafe and I am fearful of driving the car. This is now a TSB w/ Subaru, but for the safety of owners and other drivers this needs to be a recall placed in the highest regard!! I will be contacting Subaru of America to seek assistance!! the parts and the repair labor are stated in the bulletin. . . However this is no simple fix. . Pricing and technical know how are of an elevated degree. .

During the cold period last week, my 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx had a very strong smell of raw gas. Subaru has issued a TSB # 09-36-03 dated 4/01/03 acknowledging the problem and has a repair kit specifically designed to fix the problem. This problem should result in a recall by Subaru and be repaired at Subaru's expense. It is a potential explosive/fire event and is a fault in the original design. The dealers will not fix this problem without charging the customers. The repair kit is about $60 but labor is $700-800. Its a safety issue and I'm afraid to drive it like it is.

2002 Subaru wrx sport wagon (1) in very cold weather, (2) smell of raw gas fumes enters passenger compartment, causing potential environmental, safety and health hazard. (3) situation is covered by 2003 Subaru technical service bulletin 09-36-03. Dealers refuse to cover cost of this safety-related pre-existing defect. Not yet repaired.

1) strong odor of gasoline noticed in engine compartment and interior. 2) Subaru dealer determined fuel lines were leaking under intake manifold. Leaking fuel in an engine compartment is always an extreme fire risk. The wrx has three possible ignition sources underhood, turbocharger housing, exhaust manifold and catalytic converter, all of which are in close proximity to the leak location. 3) fuel lines repaired per Subaru TSB 09-36-03 at customer expense.

Failure: gasoline leak onto hot engine, strong smell of raw fuel in cabin. This failure, the events leading to it (cold weather), and the consequences are described in Subaru's TSB #09-36-03 from 04-01-03. In my case, my wife and I were driving around last Monday, 2-5-07, when it was very cold -- maybe 6 or 7 degrees with a strong wind. We began to smell raw fuel in the car after leaving a restaurant. The smell got worse as we drove to a grocery store. When I opened the hood I could hear a hissing sound and see fuel vapor (like steam) coming from under the intake manifold on the passenger side. Since the weather has gotten a bit warmer it doesn't seem to be a problem. The car is a 2002 wrx sedan. At this time, it is sitting at sharrett Subaru in hagerstown, MD. Nothing has been done to correct the problem because Subaru of America (soa) is refusing to cover 100% of the repair cost (which they have, recently, for other people with the same vehicle and similar mileage). This is a known problem. It should clearly be the subject of a recall.

Severe fuel smell in and around vehicle when temperature is below 30 degrees fahrenheit. Not a safe situation as I need to heat the car up to bring my infant to daycare. Possible detrimental effects to infant's respiratory system as well. This of course does not exclude the possibility of fire or explosion.

My Subaru wrx 2002 started giving off a strong fuel odor when temperature was really low. This continued for over 10 days. On investigation using the internet, this turned out to be a well-documented defect, reported by large numbers of other 2002 wrx owners as well. Subaru refused to pay for the fix. I had to pay morristown Subaru in NJ $230 to fix this very dangerous problem and make my vehicle usable again. I am very surprised that Subaru is not proactively issuing a recall and fixing the problem. Are they waiting for a 2002 wrx to explode due to the fuel leak, possibly causing grievous injury to the occupants?.

Fuel line leakage in engine compartment during cold weather, producing raw fuel fumes in the passenger cabin.

I own a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx wagon. On cold mornings (like today: 3f), there is a raw fuel smell in the passenger compartment. I've talked to other impreza owners that have experienced the same problem, apparently there is a design flaw involving a flexible fuel hose connecting the rigid fuel lines. I've just tried contacting Subaru of America (soa) regarding this problem, but they seem to be fighting many owners on covering this obvious safety issue.

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Raw fuel smell in passenger compartment of 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx, a known problem on 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx with fuel pipes/hoses/clamps. Dealers deny there is a problem for 2003 models.

I live in maine and in cold weather my my 2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx leaks fuel from a fuel line on the passenger side of the vehicle. Subaru of America has issued a technical service bulletin for this problem.

2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx wagon. When ambient temperature falls below freezing, the fuel line in the engine compartment leaks fuel onto the engine. The leaking fuel vapor enters the interior of the automobile in great quantity, causing a safety issue for the driver/passengers. I have, on occasion, had to pull over and open the windows to vent the fuel vapor because of becoming light headed due to the amount of vapor in the car.

Have notice a strong fuel smell when temperatures drop below freezing in my 2002 Subaru imprezza wrx.

Gas smell coming through air vents of 2003 Subaru wrx when vehicle is stopped with outside air vents open. Problem is intermittent. Nhtsa has a significant number of complaints of this same problem in 2002-2003 wrx models, and a significant number of internet automotive websites discuss this problem. Since gasoline is flammable, and automobile fires are dangerous, I am requesting NHTSA to reopen its file on this matter and to issue a recall since NHTSA has already found that a fuel hose on the engine, in close proximity to the exhaust manifold, is leaking.

Recently low temperatures in my area dropped to 32 degrees below zero and lower. When starting my vehicle in the morning, I smelled a strong fuel odor that came from the engine compartment as if there was a fuel leak. After running the vehicle for a period, the gas smell went away. This happened on three separate occasions. I took the vehicle into the local Subaru dealership for repairs. Repairs are expected to be completed by January 26, 2007.

Current outdoor temperatures ~35 degrees f. Strong smell of gas coming from fuel lines under intake manifold on passenger side of engine compartment. Also, gas smell inside car. I am aware of and have read Subaru TSB #09-36-03. Although the TSB states it occurs <14 degrees f, the fuel leakage problem is occuring in my vehicle well above that temperature. I am extremely concerned that this problem is a safety/health issue.

During some cold weather of about 20 farenheit I recently I smelled a strong gasoline smell in the cabin of the vehicle. At first I thought it was the vehicle cold start emissions, but it continued after a long drive (60 minutes) and was most noticeable when the vehicle was not moving. I popped the hood and there was a strong gasoline smell so it appeared the smell was originating from under the hood. I continued to drive in cold weather, and my gas mileage dropped to about 16 mpg highway. This is compared to about 28 mpg I normally get on the highway. After the weather warmed up, the gas smell mostly subsided and gas mileage returned to normal upon searching online I did find that Subaru has issued a technical service bulletin for this issue that explains these symptoms as a defect in the length of the fuel hose and rail which causes fuel to leak. But upon talking to the dealer, they wanted me to pay for a technician to attempt to verify the issue, which is impossible now that the weather is warm. They also will not commit that Subaru will pay for the repair in any case. The repair if I pay for it will be more than $500, but I feel it is a health and safety issue. It's a health issue because gasoline fumes are a recognized carcinogen, and a safety issue because having 40% of the gasoline disperse in the engine bay could cause a fire or explosion. Also, waiting for the symptom to appear is too late, and does not reliably identify which vehicles may be affected. A vehicle may mostly be in a moderate climate, and then is driven in cold weather, and suddenly has a pressurized gas leak.

Subaru 2002 Impreza Wrx wagon raw fuel smell in cabin on cold days below 0 deg f. TSB # 09-36-03 issued on this 4/1/03 for all engine #'s prior to 673467 when they changed fuel pipe and hose sizes under the intake manifold for the 03 wrx's. Pooling fuel on the engine block is a safety hazard and this should be considered a recall. Dealer cost to get this fixed is anywhere between $350 -$500. Soa should be held accountable for this fix before engine fire occurs.

2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx toxic fuel being forced into the cabin air intake and ingested/inhaled by passenger which is causing a health and safety risk. Possible fire risk.

2002 Subaru Impreza Wrx wagon fuel leak. ~81000 miles. Leak description consistent with Subaru internal bulletin 09-36-03 with the exception that quantity of fuel was significantly more than 1 drop. A pool of fuel was visible and dripped later onto garage floor. Outside temperature was approximately 24f when the leak occurred. Leak has continued to occur when temperature at similar range. Subaru dealer is claiming this will not be covered by Subaru (or Subaru extended warranty which I am currently covered on) since it is only an advisor and not a recall. The fuel concentration was strong enough that a fire could have occurred. I am surprised there was no preventative recall of this problem after researching the number of other 2002 wrx owners affected already.

During the winter, our 2002 wrx has smelled like exhaust or raw fuel in the cabin of the vehicle. We took the vehicle into surbaru and were told the rubber fuel line shrinks when the temperature drops and fuel leaks. They did a notice, but not a recall - which means you pay not them. It cost $700 in parts & labour ($15 for the part) - the entire engine has to be removed to fix the problem. I called Subaru America directly and was told they didn't sell enough cars in the north to warrant the cost of doing a recall on all the Subaru's. Maybe if enough people complain they will rethink their strategy.

Strong fuel smell after vehicle start up. This had been getting progressively worse over time (around 1 month). Took vehicle in to service and discovered fuel leaking under the intake manifold from the injector rails. Fuel was spilling onto the manifold. Discovered Subaru TSB # 01-123-90 covering the issue and repair needed. The repair took 1+ weeks due to part unavailability and $380. Connector hose referenced in the Subaru TSB was replaced.